Interactive

Area Builder

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This Area Builder interactive also includes:

All that matters is the tiles. Pupils use the interactive to investigate the relationship between area and perimeter using tiles. The interactive has an explore and a game mode to accommodate different steps in learning. The game mode provides criteria for the shape and asks learners to construct it.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
area, area model, perimeter, perimeter of polygons, perimeter of rectangles, area of polygons, area of rectangles, area of squares
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Additional Tags
math
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the tiles to create multiplication area models to show all the factors of a given number
  • Have the class capture the most unique responses to the games
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a login to access teacher tips and video primer
Pros
  • Includes links to teacher-submitted activities
  • Allows for embedding the interactive or downloading it
Cons
  • None