Finding the Area of Complex Shapes

This lesson teaches how to find the area of complex shapes by breaking them into simple shapes and counting square units. It covers common misunderstandings, using arrays, and drawing rows and columns to calculate area. The video provides examples, including calculating the area of a walkway, and concludes with a summary of the methods learned.

What measurements are needed to draw the rows and columns for the walkway?

After separating the complex shape into simple shapes, how do you calculate the total area?

What is the final area needed for the walkway and how is it calculated?