34 Correcting mistakes 11 Keywords: areameasurementperimeterproblem solving Students identify the error in three statements made about the perimeter and area of given objects. Preview
34 Making the largest perimeter 6 Keywords: areaperimeter In this practical task, students cut out shapes and combine them to make a shape with the largest perimeter, and calculate the perimeter and area. Preview
5 Tiling around the pool 1 Keywords: areacomposite shapesperimeter Students use the measurements of a swimming pool and surrounding area to calculate perimeter, area and quantity of tiles needed for the surrounds. Preview
4 Same area, different lengths 1 Keywords: areaperimeterrectangles Students find the width and perimeter of three rectangles with the same area and different lengths. Preview
4 How big is the community hall? 2 Keywords: areacomposite shapesperimeterrectanglessquares Students calculate the perimeter and area of a composite shape. Preview
3 Setting up tables 2 Keywords: areaperimeterunit squares Students calculate and identify the shape with the largest area, and the longest perimeter from three shapes drawn on a grid. Preview
4 Smallest perimeter 1 Keywords: areadrawingperimeter In this practical task, students make different shapes with four multi-link cubes, draw them, identify the smallest perimeter, and explain what happens to the area. Preview