Grade 6 · Year 7 · Class 6 · ages 11–12 · Geometry
Area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms: Grade 6 practice
Finding the area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
A triangle is half of a rectangle with the same base and height, so its area is ½ × base × height.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy The area of a rectangle 5 cm by 11 cm is (cm²)
Answer: 55
Medium The area of a rectangle 14 cm by 8 cm is (cm²)
Answer: 112
Challenge The area of a triangle with base 12 cm and height 2 cm is (cm²)
Answer: 12
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Related skills
- Angles in triangles, on a line and round a point (Grade 6)
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FAQ
Area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms: questions
What grade is area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms?
It is usually taught in Grade 6 (Year 7 in England, Class 6 in India, ages 11–12), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms question look like?
For example: "The area of a rectangle 14 cm by 8 cm is (cm²)" The answer is 112. A triangle is half of a rectangle with the same base and height, so its area is ½ × base × height.
What should I learn before and after area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms?
Before it, try volume of cuboids (Grade 5). After it, move on to angles in triangles, on a line and round a point (Grade 6).
How can I get better at area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms?
A triangle is half of a rectangle with the same base and height, so its area is ½ × base × height. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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