Common Core Sheets
Creating Area and Perimeter Rectangles
Third graders are challenged to draw their own rectangles given a specific area or perimeter. There are no examples of how each rectangle should look, so it is important for learners to persevere in finding a solution. There is more than...
Common Core Sheets
Determining Rectilinear Area
Third graders find the area of rectilinear shapes by partitioning them into two non-overlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts together. It allows learners to recognize area as an additive.
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The Area of Rectangles
Intended for beginners to geometry, an area of a rectangle problem has scholars draw out the units within the shape. They segment it into four rows and six columns to determine how many squares the rectangle is made of and, eventually,...
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The Area of Rectangles
There are 10 word problems here, all in the same format. Learners are presented with the geometric scenario of a rectangle divided into rows and columns. They must determine, based on the number of each, how many squares are inside the...
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Area of the Rectangle Word Problems
Don't let the title fool you; these are visual area problems. Scholars examine five rectangles segmented into rows and columns, matching them to their corresponding area on the right. There are no units involved here as this is for...
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Area and Perimeter Quiz
In this mathematics worksheet, learners give the area and perimeter of each polygon illustrated on the sheet. There are six different polygons to measure on the sheet.
Balanced Assessment
Square in Square
Challenge the class to devise a method to determine the dimensions of a rectangle inscribed in another rectangle. Pupils make connections between functions and geometry as they examine the area and perimeter of a square or rectangle...
Bowland
Golden Rectangles
Scholars must determine the maximum area for a rectangular plot of land enclosed with 100 meters of rope. As the work they discover patterns and numerical approaches to solve the problem.
Math Mammoth
Finding the Area of Rectangles, Parallelograms, and Triangles
In this area of polygons activity, 9th graders solve two area of rectangles, one area of parallelogram, and ten area of triangles problems. The formulas for finding the area of these figures are provided.
Mathed Up!
Area of Compound Shapes
Scholars learn how to determine the area of compound shapes by finding the areas of the basic shapes that make it up. Pupils find the areas by adding areas together or subtracting them.
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Solving Area Problems Using Scale Drawings
Calculate the areas of scale drawings until a more efficient method emerges. Pupils find the relationship between the scale factor of a scale drawing and the scale of the areas. They determine the scale of the areas is the square of the...
K6 Math
Area of Squares and Rectangles
More practice provided here for your young learners! They will find the area of two squares and one rectangle. There's open workspace for your learners to calculate the area. Note that the multiplication required to solve these problems...
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Halves, Thirds, and Sixths
An excellent activity that effectively pulls together the concepts of area, fractions, and equivalent fractions! Using 3x2 rectangular arrays, 3rd graders are introduced to the concept of area in terms of square units. Building on this...
Math Mammoth
Area of Rectangles
In this geometry worksheet, 4th graders identify how many square units is the area of each of the shaded shapes. Then they find the areas of the rectangles when the sides are given. Students also draw the figure described for each.
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Recognizing Area Word Problems
There is only one area calculation problem here, and it is followed by a detailed explanation. Consider projecting this as a teaching tool, covering the answer until learners have shared their own. They are instructed to draw a rectangle...
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Area of Rectangles
In this area worksheet, learners find the area of rectangles that are represented by square units. Students complete 6 problems on 10 pages.
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Guided Notes on Area
In this area worksheet, students find the area of rectangles, triangles and circles. This eight-page worksheet contains approximately 36 problems. Examples and explanations are provided. Answers are included at the end of the worksheet.
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Area of Squares Word Problems
Each of these rectangles is split into rows and columns. Can your scholars determine how many squares result? The 10 word problems have space for learners to draw the shape and split it up to answer the question. Remind them that they...
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Recognize Area Word Problems - Independent Practice Worksheet
If a rectangle has three columns and four rows, how many squares does it have inside? Learners draw 10 rectangles based on specified rows and columns, counting the number of resulting squares. Keep in mind you may want to explain that...
Curated OER
Integrated Algebra Practice: Square Roots
For this square roots worksheet, students calculate the square roots of whole numbers and rational numbers. Seven problems have multiple choice answers. The remaining 13 problems are short answer. One problem involves graphing a...
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Simple Area of a Rectangle
Given the measurements of three rectangular rooms, scholars determine the area of each. They are given units, so remind them to use square units in their answers. No side measurements exceed 20. Can your scholars measure the classroom...
Illustrative Mathematics
Finding Areas of Polygons, Variation 1
An exercise in finding the area of polygons by decomposing into triangles and composing into rectangles is the focus of this resource. Make several copies of the worksheet for each participant. Ask learners to use colored pencils to...
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Area of Right-Angled Triangles
There's a trick to solving the area of a triangle, and it involves a skill your geometers have already mastered. Help them discover the connection between finding a rectangle's area and finding a right triangle's area as they solve for...
Willow Tree
Area of Common Geometric Figures
Scholars can use area formulas, but can they apply what they know about area? The lesson challenges learners to think logically while practicing finding area of shapes such as rectangles, circles, parallelograms, triangles, and other...