Composite Shapes

nformal Geometry Name:__________________

Composite Figures--Use polygon blocks to form shape.

Method 1:

Name shapes Area formula List measured lengths Find area

Total Sum of Shape’s Area: __________________

Method 2:

(Find the are of the total rectangle and subtract shapes not included.)

Name shapes Area formula List measured lengths Find area

Total Shape’s Area with Non-included Sections Subtracted: _________________

Part 2: On the back construct your own shape and find its area with the two methods above.