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3. Motivation – Guessed the Shapes

Directions: Tell us the class the name of the different figures that can be seen in the house.

Looking at the image of the house:

- Roof: Triangle (specifically an isosceles triangle)
- Main body of the house: Rectangle
- Door: Rectangle (or possibly a rectangle with a semicircle on top, but here it's just a rectangle)
- Window: Square (yellow square)
- Arch above the door: Semicircle

So, the shapes present are:
- Triangle
- Rectangle
- Square
- Semicircle

✔ Answer:
- Triangle (roof)
- Rectangle (house body and door)
- Square (window)
- Semicircle (arch)

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4. APE – Analyze the figure and answer the question that follows:

We have a composite figure made up of:
- A trapezoid (quadrilateral) on top
- A triangle below it

#### Given:
- The total height of the figure is 10 cm.
- The height of the triangle is 6 cm → So, the height of the trapezoid = 10 cm - 6 cm = 4 cm
- The base of the trapezoid (top side) is not given directly, but from the diagram, we can assume it's part of a symmetric shape.
- However, looking closely: the figure appears to be a composite shape where the top is a trapezoid and bottom is a triangle.

But wait — actually, let’s analyze the shape carefully.

The figure shows:
- A trapezoid (a quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides) on top
- A triangle on the bottom

Let’s use the dimensions:
- The total height is 10 cm.
- The height of the triangle is 6 cm → so the height of the trapezoid = 10 − 6 = 4 cm
- The base of the triangle is 8 cm (from the diagram, labeled as 8 cm)
- The top base of the trapezoid is 8 cm (same width as the triangle base)
- The bottom base of the trapezoid is wider — but wait! Actually, the trapezoid has a top base of 8 cm, and the bottom base is the same as the triangle's base? No — let's recheck.

Wait — the figure seems to show a symmetric trapezoid sitting on top of a triangle.

Actually, upon closer inspection, this might be a composite shape where:
- The top is a trapezoid with:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = ?
- Height = 4 cm
- The bottom is a triangle with:
- Base = 8 cm
- Height = 6 cm

But the bottom base of the trapezoid must match the top base of the triangle — which is 8 cm.

Wait — no: the triangle sits below the trapezoid, so the base of the triangle is the bottom edge of the whole figure.

But the trapezoid has a bottom base that matches the top base of the triangle?

No — actually, the trapezoid has:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = ? (not labeled)
- Height = 4 cm

And the triangle has:
- Base = 8 cm
- Height = 6 cm

But if the triangle has base 8 cm and height 6 cm, then the total height is 10 cm.

But the trapezoid sits on top — so its bottom base should be equal to the base of the triangle, which is 8 cm?

Wait — maybe the trapezoid has:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = 8 cm → then it's a rectangle, not a trapezoid.

Hmm — perhaps there’s a misinterpretation.

Alternatively, the whole figure may be a trapezoid with a triangle cut out or added?

Wait — no. Looking again:

The figure is divided into two parts:
- Top: a quadrilateral (trapezoid)
- Bottom: a triangle

But the total height is 10 cm, and the triangle's height is 6 cm → so trapezoid height = 4 cm

Now, the base of the triangle is 8 cm → so the bottom base of the entire figure is 8 cm.

But what about the top of the trapezoid? It's not labeled.

Wait — perhaps the trapezoid has:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = ? → but the triangle's base is 8 cm, so unless the trapezoid is wider, it doesn't make sense.

Wait — maybe the trapezoid is wider than the triangle?

No — the diagram shows the trapezoid sitting on top of the triangle, so their bases must align.

But then the trapezoid would have:
- Bottom base = 8 cm
- Top base = 8 cm → so it's a rectangle

But the figure is drawn as a trapezoid, so likely the top base is shorter.

Ah! Now I see — the top of the trapezoid is narrower than the bottom.

But the triangle below has a base of 8 cm, so the bottom base of the trapezoid must also be 8 cm.

Then the top base of the trapezoid is unknown.

But it's not labeled.

Wait — look again: the height of the triangle is 6 cm, and the total height is 10 cm → so the trapezoid height is 4 cm.

But the trapezoid has a top base of 8 cm? Or is that the width of the triangle?

Wait — the label says "8 cm" near the top of the triangle, but the triangle is below, so it must be the base.

Yes — the base of the triangle is 8 cm, and the height is 6 cm.

But the trapezoid sits on top — so its bottom base is 8 cm.

But what is the top base of the trapezoid? It’s not labeled.

Wait — perhaps the top of the trapezoid is 8 cm, and the bottom is wider?

But then the triangle below would need to be wider.

This is confusing.

Wait — perhaps the entire figure is not a trapezoid on top of a triangle, but rather a single shape composed of a trapezoid and a triangle stacked vertically.

But without more info, we can’t calculate unless we assume symmetry.

Alternatively, perhaps the trapezoid has:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = 8 cm → rectangle
- Height = 4 cm

Then area = (8 + 8)/2 × 4 = 8 × 4 = 32 cm²

But that’s a rectangle.

But the shape is drawn as a trapezoid with slanted sides.

Wait — perhaps the top of the trapezoid is shorter.

But we don’t know the top length.

Wait — maybe the figure is a composite of a triangle and a trapezoid, but the trapezoid has:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = ? → but the triangle's base is 8 cm, so unless the trapezoid is narrower at the top, it can’t be.

Wait — perhaps the triangle is on top, and the trapezoid is below?

No — the triangle is pointing down, so it’s likely on the bottom.

But then the trapezoid is on top — so it has:
- Bottom base = 8 cm
- Top base = unknown
- Height = 4 cm

But we need the top base.

Unless... the top of the trapezoid is also 8 cm, making it a rectangle.

But the shape is drawn with slanted sides, so it's a trapezoid with non-parallel sides?

No — a trapezoid has one pair of parallel sides.

In this case, the top and bottom are horizontal → so they are parallel.

So if both bases are 8 cm, it’s a rectangle.

But the sides are slanted — so unless the top is narrower, it can’t be.

Wait — perhaps the top of the trapezoid is narrower than the bottom.

But the bottom is 8 cm, and the top is not labeled.

But the triangle below has a base of 8 cm, so the bottom base of the trapezoid must be 8 cm.

But the top base of the trapezoid is not given.

Wait — look at the diagram: the top of the trapezoid is horizontal, and the triangle is below it.

But the triangle has a base of 8 cm, and height 6 cm.

The trapezoid has height 4 cm.

But what is the top base of the trapezoid?

It’s not labeled, so we cannot compute the area.

Wait — perhaps the top of the trapezoid is 8 cm, and the bottom is wider?

But then the triangle below would have to be wider than 8 cm.

But the triangle's base is labeled as 8 cm.

So unless the triangle is not the full width, but it is.

I think there’s a misunderstanding.

Let me reinterpret.

Perhaps the entire figure is a composite shape where:
- The top is a trapezoid
- The bottom is a triangle
- The trapezoid has:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = 8 cm → so it’s a rectangle? But then why call it a trapezoid?

Wait — perhaps the trapezoid has:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = 12 cm (for example), but it’s not labeled.

No — nothing is labeled except:
- Total height = 10 cm
- Triangle height = 6 cm
- Triangle base = 8 cm

So the trapezoid height = 10 - 6 = 4 cm

But the trapezoid has:
- Bottom base = ? → must be the same as the triangle's base = 8 cm
- Top base = ? → not given

But the top of the trapezoid is not labeled.

Unless... the top of the trapezoid is 8 cm, and the bottom is 8 cm, so it’s a rectangle.

Then the area of the trapezoid = (8 + 8)/2 × 4 = 8 × 4 = 32 cm²

Then the triangle has:
- Base = 8 cm
- Height = 6 cm
- Area = (1/2) × 8 × 6 = 24 cm²

Then total area = 32 + 24 = 56 cm²

But is the trapezoid really a rectangle?

If it’s a trapezoid, it could have a top base less than 8 cm.

But since no other dimension is given, we must assume it's a rectangle.

Alternatively, perhaps the trapezoid has:
- Top base = 8 cm
- Bottom base = 8 cm
- Height = 4 cm → area = 32 cm²

Triangle:
- Base = 8 cm
- Height = 6 cm → area = 24 cm²

Total = 32 + 24 = 56 cm²

But the problem asks:

> What do you think is the total area of the quadrilateral?
> What do you think is the total area of the triangle?
> What is the total area of the two figures if combined?

So:
- Quadrilateral (trapezoid): 32 cm²
- Triangle: 24 cm²
- Combined: 56 cm²

But wait — the quadrilateral is the trapezoid, and the triangle is below.

But if the trapezoid has top base 8 cm, bottom base 8 cm, height 4 cm, it’s a rectangle, so area = 8 × 4 = 32 cm²

Yes.

So:

✔ Answers for APE:
- Area of the quadrilateral (trapezoid):
\( A = \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h = \frac{1}{2} \times (8 + 8) \times 4 = 8 \times 4 = 32 \text{ cm}^2 \)

- Area of the triangle:
\( A = \frac{1}{2} \times b \times h = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 6 = 24 \text{ cm}^2 \)

- Total area when combined:
\( 32 + 24 = 56 \text{ cm}^2 \)

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II. Presentation (4 A's) – A. Activity

Instructions: Brainstorming

We are given formulas:

- Square: \( A = s^2 \)
- Rectangle: \( A = l \times w \)
- Triangle: \( A = \frac{1}{2} \times b \times h \)

And examples:

1. Square:
- Side = 12 m
- Area = \( 12 \times 12 = 144 \text{ m}^2 \)

2. Rectangle:
- Length = 2 m, Width = 1 cm → units are inconsistent
- Convert: 1 cm = 0.01 m
- Area = \( 2 \times 0.01 = 0.02 \text{ m}^2 \)
- Or convert to cm: 2 m = 200 cm, so \( 200 \times 1 = 200 \text{ cm}^2 \)

But better to keep consistent units.

Let’s say:
- If using meters: \( 2 \times 0.01 = 0.02 \text{ m}^2 \)
- If using cm: \( 200 \times 1 = 200 \text{ cm}^2 \)

But probably expect conversion.

✔ Answer: \( 2 \text{ m} \times 1 \text{ cm} = 2 \times 0.01 = 0.02 \text{ m}^2 \)

3. Triangle:
- Base = 3 m, Height = 3 m
- Area = \( \frac{1}{2} \times 3 \times 3 = \frac{9}{2} = 4.5 \text{ m}^2 \)

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

#### 3. Motivation – Shapes in the House:
- Triangle (roof)
- Rectangle (house body, door)
- Square (window)
- Semicircle (arch above door)

#### 4. APE – Area Calculations:
- Quadrilateral (trapezoid):
Assuming it's a rectangle (since both bases are 8 cm), area = \( 8 \times 4 = 32 \text{ cm}^2 \)
- Triangle:
\( \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 6 = 24 \text{ cm}^2 \)
- Combined area:
\( 32 + 24 = 56 \text{ cm}^2 \)

#### II. Presentation – Examples:
- Square: \( 12 \times 12 = 144 \text{ m}^2 \)
- Rectangle: \( 2 \text{ m} \times 1 \text{ cm} = 2 \times 0.01 = 0.02 \text{ m}^2 \)
- Triangle: \( \frac{1}{2} \times 3 \times 3 = 4.5 \text{ m}^2 \)

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