Calculate the Surface Area of the Tread of a Step

Learning objective:

1) Further develop problem-solving skills.

2) Develop spatial reasoning skills.

3) Develop fluency in calculating the area of circles.

Grade Levels: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Number of Participants: Whole class activity

Activity Sequence Number: K.2

Skills:

Develops & Uses: Geometry, Problem Solving

NCTM Standards:

Pre-K - 2

N/A

Grades 3 - 5

N/A

Grades 6 - 9

3.4.2 Use two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects to visualize and solve problems such as those involving surface area and volume.

6.1.0 Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving.

6.3.0 Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems.

Tips & Tricks:

N/A

Response to Intervention Tier:

1,2,3