MA19.GDA.18

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Geometry with Data Analysis

MA19.GDA.18
Given the coordinates of the vertices of a polygon, compute its perimeter and area using a variety of methods, including the distance formula and dynamic geometry software, and evaluate the accuracy of the results.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The distance formula and its applications.
Techniques for coordinate graphing.
Techniques for using geometric software for coordinate graphing and to find the perimeter and area.

Skills

Students are able to:

Create geometric figures on a coordinate system from a contextual situation.
Accurately find the perimeter of polygons and the area of polygons such as triangles and rectangles from the coordinates of the shapes.
Explain and justify solutions in the original context of the situation.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Contextual situations may be modeled in a Cartesian coordinate system.
Coordinate modeling is frequently useful to visualize a situation and to aid in solving contextual problems.

Vocabulary

Coordinates
vertices
perimeter
Area
Distance formula
Evaluate
Accuracy

Aligned Learning Resources

Perimeter and Area on the Coordinate Plane

Word Expert: Perimeter and Area on the Coordinate Plane

Learning Target Exit Slip: Perimeter and Area on the Coordinate Plane

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