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YouTube Clip: Area of Compound Shapes

As there are different types of learners and technology plays a very important part for 21st Century Learners, this YouTube Clip is a resource that shows students how to work out the area of compound shapes. The link to access the clip is as follows: []



An evaluation of the Clip has been included as a PMI

Incorporates Bloom's Taxonomy || The video can be paused so that all types of learners, can see, hear and do their calculations Does not Include how to work out the perimeter of compound shapes ||
 * || **Plus** || **Minus** || **Interesting** ||
 * || Step-by-step process of working out the area || Certain types of learners may have difficulty following the step-by-step process || Shows how to divide the compound shapes into smaller shapes ||
 * || Is an engaging tool to use and accessible || Not very easy to monitor student's progress when they are watching the video || Goes through all the shapes with their formulas first, which enables students to see the formula for each shape and where the length, radius, width and height are etc. ||
 * || Shows the formula for each shape



Bloom's Taxonomy Pyramid

Bloom's Taxonomy has been implemented into working with the YouTube clip because in order of the six categories, each stage is used by students to be successful when working with compound shapes.

Remembering; students remember the shapes, the formulas of each shape for area and perimeter. How to work out the compound shape altogether.

Understand; students understand that in order to work out the area and perimeter of compound shapes that they must know which formula to use. Students also need to understand why they divide larger shapes into smaller ones.\

Applying; students need to apply their knowledge of formulas to work out the area and perimeter of larger shapes (whether this is dividing shapes into smaller ones or working with one plain triangle).

Analysing; students can work with the formulas in a step-by-step process.

Evaluating; students with the knowledge of formulas and shapes can now understand the meaning of compound shapes and how to work out the area and perimeter (this will also show whether students are struggling with the task or not).

Creating; with the knowledge gained of both procedural and declarative knowledge, students will now be able to further their knowledge when working with shapes and understand the meaning of area and perimeter to take their knowledge into something such as volume.