VC2M5M02
solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units
- investigating problem situations involving perimeter, for example, ‘How many metres of fencing are required around a paddock, or around a festival event?’
- using efficient ways to calculate the perimeters of rectangles, such as adding the length and width together and doubling the result
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Area and Perimeter Paddock Problems – Worksheets
Use these worksheets when working on finding the area and perimeter of shapes using familiar metric units.
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Area Worksheets
4 area worksheets.
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Introduction to Area Teaching Slides
Introduce the concept of measuring the area of regular shapes with this 22-slide instructional slide deck.
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Perimeter of Composite Shapes Worksheets
Use these perimeter of composite shapes worksheets in your maths lessons when teaching your students how to calculate more advanced perimeters.
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Area And Perimeter Word Problem Task Cards
Use these area and perimeter task cards in your maths lessons to give your students practice solving real-world word problems.
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Perimeter Practice Problems With Visuals – Worksheet
Download these perimeter practice problems to use when exploring measurement concepts in your maths lessons.
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Area and Perimeter Word Problems
Get students to solve area and perimeter word problems with this set of three worksheets.
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Perimeter Maths Investigation – Design a Garden
Get students to design a garden with this student-centred perimeter project for middle primary students.
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Number Talks - Perimeter and Area Task Cards
Build number sense skills with this set of 28 task cards.
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Perimeter of Composite Shapes Task Cards
Have your students find the perimeter of composite shapes with this set of task cards perfect for maths rotations.
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Perimeter Worksheet
Use these perimeter worksheets in your maths lessons when teaching your students how to apply various formulae to calculate the perimeter of shapes.
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Using Metric Units of Area Worksheets
Use this set of three measurement math worksheets to help your students understand the concept of measuring area in metric units.
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Financial Mathematics Maths Investigation – Let's Play Mini Golf!
A mathematics investigation about financial mathematics and measurement, embedded in a real-world context.
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Same Perimeter, Different Area Word Problems – Worksheet
Practise solving multi-step word problems involving objects that have the same perimeter but different areas.
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Finding the Perimeter Interactive Activity
Get students finding the perimeter of shapes with this self-checking digital resource, perfect for lesson introductions and wrap-ups.
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Estimation Activity - Estimating Space Worksheet Set
Use estimation activities like this estimating space worksheet set to give your students practice estimating, converting measurements and problem solving.
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Converting Units of Length - Maths Mazes
Strengthen measurement conversion skills while converting units of length with this set of maths mazes.
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Perimeter Escape Room – The Mysterious Missing Cupcakes
Have your super-sleuth students solve this perimeter escape room to find out who stole the missing cupcakes!
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Area and Perimeter Haunted House - Year 5 Halloween Maths
Design your own haunted house and practise finding the perimeter and area of rectangular figures with an exciting Halloween mathss Activity!
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Using Metric Units of Length Worksheets - Differentiated
Use differentiated metric measurement worksheets to practise identifying units, measuring, and converting metric units of length.
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Calculate the Perimeter Interactive Activity
Teach students how to calculate the perimeter with this drag-and-drop digital activity, perfect for whole-class and individual learning.
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Mixed Perimeter Word Problems Worksheet
Use this perimeter word problems worksheet to give your students practice calculating the perimeter of shapes.
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Interactive Area Puzzle (Triangles)
Have your students find the area of 16 triangles on the board and match the corresponding pieces to reveal a mystery picture.
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Perimeter of Composite Shapes Interactive Activity
Get students to answer perimeter questions with this interactive digital resource, perfect for lesson introductions and wrap-ups.
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Perimeter of Composite Shapes Maze
Use this perimeter maze when teaching your students how to calculate the perimeter of composite shapes.
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Perimeter Matching Game
Have students explore the perimeter of composite figures with this matching game perfect for collaborative learning.
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Finding the Area of 2D Shapes Poster
Display this math poster showing the area formula for different 2D shapes during your space and measurement lessons.
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Perimeter with Missing Sides – Word Problems Worksheet
Practise solving real-life perimeter word problems with an unknown side with this worksheet.
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Halloween Area and Perimeter Colour by Number Worksheet
Use these Halloween colour-by-number worksheets to practise identifying the perimeter and area of regular polygons.
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Build Your Own Theme Park – Project
A project that gives students the opportunity to learn through building their own theme park.
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Visual Estimation Games - Estimating Collections Interactive Task Cards
Play visual estimation games like this estimating collections interactive activity to let your students hone their spatial awareness, estimation and mental maths skills.
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Interactive Perimeter Puzzle
Calculate and match the perimeters of all 16 shapes on the board to reveal a perimeter puzzle mystery picture.