Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 32 Issue 3, August 1995
19 – 20
Area Graphs from Area Formulas: Connecting Geometry and Algebra
Bonnie H. Litwiller and David R. Duncan
Two recurring emphases in the NCTM Standards are connections among mathematical ideas and graphical representations. A rich source of examples in which these two emphases can be developed involves area formulas of geometric figures. We shall consider several familiar area formulas and rheir corresponding graphical representations.
