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Perimeter and Area

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Use several shapes to practice finding the perimeter and area. Each page presents examples of different items, including money, the floor plan of a room, and a parking lot.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have kids store the reference pages in a math journal
  • Laminate the pages and keep them for reference in a math center
  • Let kids measure the perimeter and area of other objects in the classroom
Classroom Considerations
  • Color is a little dark; some diagrams might be difficult to read unless you print in color
  • Use a separate answer sheet (worksheet does not provide space for answers)
Pros
  • Variety of shapes and exercises help to reinforce the concept
Cons
  • None