Top Ten Tips to Make Math Easy
Geometry and Measurement
Metrics
Prism vs. Pyramid
Prisms have two bases which determine the type of prism.
Pyramids have one base which determines the type of pyramid.
Perimeter vs. Area
What is the difference between perimeter and circumference?
Perimeter is the outside edge of most shapes. However, the outside edge of a circle is called circumference.
Follow the below steps. Then the formulas will be easy!
1. Write down formula
2. Plug in numbers
3. Follow order of operations
4. Remember r² means r x r
Volume
Rectangular prism
Cube
Remember s³ means s x s x s
Cylinder
r² means r x r
Check out this cool interactive website on area and perimeter!
Make sure to go to your local library and read the below books to make geometry vocabulary a snap!
Catchy Geometry Tunes!
Metric Conversion Rap - by The Metric Crew
Math Rocks! Perimeter & Area
The Circle Song Two
Shape Song
Volume Song - Length X Width X Height