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Learners calculate the perimeter of rectangles and squares. They imagine trying to build a fence around a yard or trying to determine how much paint they need to paint a room. They also develop formulas and procedures for determining the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares.

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real-world applications, area, area of rectangles, area of squares, perimeter, square units, measurement

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area, perimeter, area of squares, square unit measurement, multiply to find area, area of rectangle, real-life application, math
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
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