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Intro to Finding Area

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Intro to Finding Area
3rd4th5thMath
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Summary

Learn about the basics of finding area. Learn that area can be found by counting unit squares or using a formula.

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  1. Where in the video did the idea of intro to finding area first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use intro to finding area outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

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