Geometry has too many words: Area with unit quares

Folks, I have a confession.

I don't really need to practice area using unit squares.

And I'm totally solid on what a unit square is: A square made up of one unit, like this:

Yep, that's a unit square.

 So why, you ask, is this my final topic? Because I totally love to play with finding the area of a shape using unit squares. It's like a super easy, super-fun puzzle.

And we've earned a little fun, don't you think? 

Sure we have.

 So let's go!

(Do you really need to ask where?)

I love you, Khan Academy!

I'm going to do all three sets, just because I can:

• Find area by counting unit squares
• Find area with partial unit squares
• Create rectangles with a given area

Here's hoping I get 100%!

BAM!

DOUBLE BAM!

TRIPLE WHAMMY!

Thank you for indulging me.

That was nice.

And . . . thank you for joining me for Miss B's Math Trip!

 

Geometry has too many words: Name That Shape!

For these last couple of entries, I'm engaging in some good old-fashioned practice. First up: Name! That! Shape!

I didn't do all that well on classifying the different shapes in the problem set. So it's time for more sets. Let's see what we can find. . . .

I don't want to do a worksheet. I'd much rather play a game. The folks at Sheppard Software have something promising: This quadrilateral shape game. 

Awww! Just my speed!

 Oooh! I already like this. They tell me up front what's what:

Will I EVER remember these?!

 Now let's see what the actual game is like. . . .

Umm . . . click the squares?

Okay, I know I need practice, but maybe I can find something at least a LITTLE more challenging?

Later . . .

Well, THAT was a bust. I think the best choice is to go to . . . say it with me . . .Khan Academy!

So it's not a game--just a lowly practice set. But it fits the bill for practicing the classifications I need help with:

Aww! A pony!

 And it's for fifth graders, according to the Standard. So I should be doing a little more than clicking on squares. . . .

Oh, diss!

 Let's try another set . . . and another . . . 

 . . .and another . . .

I don't even want to tell you how many tries that took.

Stay tuned for the final installment of Miss B's Math Trip!