1. Show the previous page, Directions for Finding the Area and Perimeter of Fitz D Pieces - Graphic, to the students.
2. Show the page Directions for Finding the Area and Perimeter of Fitz D Pieces. The statement on the page poses the problem of FINDING the area and the perimeter in terms of a and b of Fitz D Pieces, the Triangle Monster, found on the back of the handout distributed at the start of the presentation.
Note 1: A template of the 3 size triangles with the side lengths marked in terms of a and b is shown at the bottom of this transparency. Remind the participants that they can use these sides as needed to find the area and the perimeter of Fitz D Pieces.