Finding the Area by Counting Square Tiles

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What is the area?

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The area is the measurement of the space inside a shape.

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What is the unit of area?

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Square units (e.g., cm², m²) are used to measure area.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width.

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What is the area of a shape with 6 square tiles?

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6 cm².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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What does it mean to count square tiles?

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It means to count the number of 1 cm x 1 cm squares that fit inside a shape.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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What is the area of a shape with 12 square units?

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12 square units.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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Is area measured in linear units?

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No, area is measured in square units.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around it.

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How do you find the area of a square?

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Count the number of square tiles that fit inside the square.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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What is the area of a shape with 10 square units?

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10 square units.

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