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Same Perimeter, Different Area For Rectangles

Same Perimeter, Different Area For Rectangles

Can two rectangles have the same perimeter but… different areas!?

Deducing the Area of Triangles

Deducing the Area of Triangles

Using patterns, students try to deduce where that area formula came from.

Discovering Pi With Sticky Notes

Discovering Pi With Sticky Notes

Pi is mysterious and strange! Why not let students discover it on their own?