Investigation to find the area of a Triangle.

Step 1: You are going to investigate how to find the area of the triangle using the below triangles –

Ex:

a) b) c)

Step 2: Draw lines to the above triangle so that it becomes a rectangle as shown below –

Ex:

Step 3: Count the number of grids to find the area of the rectangle and triangle(estimate in case of
incomplete grid) and fill the below given table –

Figure Area of the rectangle Area of the triangle Observation between the
number areas of rectangle and
triangle.
Ex: 10 Sq units (Grids) 5 Sq Units (Grids) ?
a.
b.
c.

Step 4: Make a general rule based on your observation to find the area of the triangle.

Step 5: Verify your general rule by drawing a new triangle below.

(Draw a new triangle on your own and check whether your general rule holds good or not?)

Check List

Yes No

 Draw triangles neatly.

 Draw rectangles correctly as stated in the sheet.

 Find the area of the rectangle correctly.

 Find the area of the triangle correctly.

 Able to make a proper relationship between the area of the

rectangle and the area of the triangle.

 Tested it the general rule by drawing a new triangle.