Explain what area is 

Maths

In this unit pupils will explain what area is and measure using counting as a strategy. They will make different shapes with the same area and compare the area of different shapes. In the future unit pupils will calculate the area of a rectangle using multiplication and use their knowledge of area to solve problems.

In the prior unit pupils completed and composed symmetrical shapes from two congruent shapes and investigated lines of symmetry in 2D shapes. In this unit pupils will explain what area is and measure using counting as a strategy. They will make different shapes with the same area and compare the area of different shapes.

Understand the concept of area

Fill in the blank: {{  }} is the measurement of a flat surface. It measures a 2D space.

Which of these shapes is most commonly used for measuring the area of a flat surface? 

Which of these images have an area that can be measured?

Which 2D shape appears on all six of the faces of this brick and has measurable area? {{  }}

Complete the sentence: The shape has an area of just over {{  }} square units.

Square units are being used to measure the area of this shape. How many complete square units can be seen in the image?

What shape is being described here? A flat shape with 4 straight sides of equal length. Every interior angle is a right angle (90°).

Match the 2D shape with the correct name. 

What is the perimeter of the square? {{  }} cm

Which of the following shapes would tessellate with itself?

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