Calculating the perimeter

Calculating the perimeter

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This task is about working out the perimeter of different shapes.

John invented a variety of ball games to be played around the perimeters of different shapes.

Calculate the perimeters of each of the shapes.
 

i)
 
ii)

 
iii)

 
iv)

 
v)
 

vi)
rectangle
 
equilateral triangle
 

rectangle
 

square
 

isosceles triangle
 

kite
A = __________ cm
 
B = __________ cm
  
C =
__________ cm
 
D =
__________ cm
 
E =
__________ cm
 
F =
__________ cm
Task administration: 
This task is performed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
4
Description of task: 
Students calculate the perimeter of a range of 2-dimensional shapes.
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Answers/responses: 
   

Y7 (10/1996)

Y8 (10/1996)

3 marks
for 6 correct

2 marks
for 4-5 correct

1 mark
for 2-3 correct

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
A = 240 
B = 180 
C = 260 
D = 280 
E = 190 
F = 200 
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