teaching resource

Perimeter Matching Game

Updated: 06 Nov 2023

Have students explore the perimeter of composite figures with this matching game perfect for collaborative learning.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 4 - 5

Curriculum

VC2M4M02

Recognise ways of measuring and approximating the perimeter and area of shapes and enclosed spaces, using appropriate formal and informal units <ul> <li>recognising that perimeter is the sum of the lengths that form the boundary of a shape or enclosed space; choosing suitable units from a range of objects to measure around the boundary of a shape such as a garden bed; comparing the results to say which unit was an appropriate choice for the context; and using a piece of string or rope to measure the perimeter of irregular shapes and enclosed spaces, including those that have curved sections</li> <li>creating a range of rectangles representing ‘paddocks’ on grid paper and establishing different methods of working out the length of the boundary fences; and explaining that the more efficient methods involve adding the side lengths rather than counting squares</li> <li>recognising that area is the space enclosed by the boundary of a shape or the surface of an object; measuring and comparing the area of shapes using an array of paper tiles or mosaic squares, including part units to fill gaps at the edge of the shapes; and comparing the total areas by combining the fractional parts to make whole units</li> <li>demonstrating how to use one unit repeatedly to measure the area of a shape (for example, using one paper square to measure and compare the area of a rectangle and a triangle) and recording and explaining how they used part units to give a more accurate measure, and why they needed to ensure there were no gaps or overlaps</li> <li>investigating the ways Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ranger groups and other groups measure areas of land to make decisions about fire burns to care for Country/Place</li> </ul>
VC2M5M02

Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units <ul> <li>investigating problem situations involving perimeter, for example, ‘How many metres of fencing are required around a paddock, or around a festival event?’</li> <li>using efficient ways to calculate the perimeters of rectangles, such as adding the length and width together and doubling the result</li> <li>solving measurement problems such as ‘How much carpet would be needed to cover the entire floor of the classroom?’, using square metre templates to directly measure the floor space</li> <li>creating a model of a permaculture garden, dividing the area up to provide the most efficient use of space for gardens and walkways, labelling the measure of each area, and calculating the amount of resources needed, for example, compost to cover the vegetable garden</li> <li>using a physical geoboard or a virtual geoboard app to recognise the relationship between area and perimeter and solve problems; for example, investigating what is the largest and what is the smallest area that has the same perimeter</li> <li>exploring the designs of fishing nets and dwellings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, investigating the perimeter, area and purpose of the shapes within the designs</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Perimeter Matching Game

Updated: 06 Nov 2023

Have students explore the perimeter of composite figures with this matching game perfect for collaborative learning.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 4 - 5

Have students explore the perimeter of composite figures with this matching game perfect for collaborative learning.

Get Your Students Exploring Composite Figures

Have your students “Been there, done that” when it comes to finding the perimeter of basic shapes such as squares, rectangles and triangles? If so, it’s time to give them a new challenge – finding the perimeter of composite figures. Composite figures are those that are made up of two or more basic shapes. A shape that is made up of three rectangles, for example, would be considered a composite shape.

This matching game of composite figures contains 18 shape cards and 18 cards showing a perimeter total. Students are required to make matches by pairing a composite figure with its perimeter.

This resource downloads as a full-colour PDF or editable Google Slides file. It includes:

Instruction page
Matching cards
Recording sheet
Answer key

We recommend printing the cards on card to increase the durability of the resource. Place the cards together in a large envelope or ziplock bag for safekeeping. All you need to do is pull out the resource and that’s your perimeter lesson taken care of!

Multiple Uses for These Composite Figures Cards

There are many engaging ways these composite figures cards can be used in your lessons on perimeter. Here are a few suggestions you might like to try:

Find Your Match – Provide each student with a card from the pack. Have your students walk around the room to find the student who has the card that matches theirs. As an extra challenge, see if students can complete the task in silence!
Card Games – For those students who want to add an extra element to the matching activity, have them incorporate well-known games such as ‘Snap!’, ‘Memory’ or ‘Go Fish’ into the task.
Class Review – Use the task cards as a class review activity. Choose a card to project on your interactive whiteboard, then have the students write the answer on a mini whiteboard.

These composite figures match-up cards can be a versatile and enjoyable tool for reinforcing maths skills and concepts in the classroom while promoting active engagement and critical thinking.

Download and Print This Composite Figures Resource

Use the Download button above to access the easy-print PDF of the editable Google Slides version of this composite figures matching game. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides template on your personal drive before accessing it.)

As this resource contains an answer sheet, you may wish to print one copy only, then remove the answer sheet before making further copies.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

VC2M4M02

Recognise ways of measuring and approximating the perimeter and area of shapes and enclosed spaces, using appropriate formal and informal units <ul> <li>recognising that perimeter is the sum of the lengths that form the boundary of a shape or enclosed space; choosing suitable units from a range of objects to measure around the boundary of a shape such as a garden bed; comparing the results to say which unit was an appropriate choice for the context; and using a piece of string or rope to measure the perimeter of irregular shapes and enclosed spaces, including those that have curved sections</li> <li>creating a range of rectangles representing ‘paddocks’ on grid paper and establishing different methods of working out the length of the boundary fences; and explaining that the more efficient methods involve adding the side lengths rather than counting squares</li> <li>recognising that area is the space enclosed by the boundary of a shape or the surface of an object; measuring and comparing the area of shapes using an array of paper tiles or mosaic squares, including part units to fill gaps at the edge of the shapes; and comparing the total areas by combining the fractional parts to make whole units</li> <li>demonstrating how to use one unit repeatedly to measure the area of a shape (for example, using one paper square to measure and compare the area of a rectangle and a triangle) and recording and explaining how they used part units to give a more accurate measure, and why they needed to ensure there were no gaps or overlaps</li> <li>investigating the ways Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ranger groups and other groups measure areas of land to make decisions about fire burns to care for Country/Place</li> </ul>
VC2M5M02

Solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units <ul> <li>investigating problem situations involving perimeter, for example, ‘How many metres of fencing are required around a paddock, or around a festival event?’</li> <li>using efficient ways to calculate the perimeters of rectangles, such as adding the length and width together and doubling the result</li> <li>solving measurement problems such as ‘How much carpet would be needed to cover the entire floor of the classroom?’, using square metre templates to directly measure the floor space</li> <li>creating a model of a permaculture garden, dividing the area up to provide the most efficient use of space for gardens and walkways, labelling the measure of each area, and calculating the amount of resources needed, for example, compost to cover the vegetable garden</li> <li>using a physical geoboard or a virtual geoboard app to recognise the relationship between area and perimeter and solve problems; for example, investigating what is the largest and what is the smallest area that has the same perimeter</li> <li>exploring the designs of fishing nets and dwellings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, investigating the perimeter, area and purpose of the shapes within the designs</li> </ul>

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