6th Grade · Geometry
Base Area
6.G.A.2
Definition
The area of the base face of a solid; volume equals base area times height.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- A base with length 4 and width 3 has base area = 4 × 3 = 12.
- V = base area × height = 12 × height.
Key rule
Volume equals base area multiplied by height.
Memory hook
The floor's area, then stack up the height.