Exploring Area and Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles

What is the area of a figure?

• The outside of a figure

• The inside of a figure

• The length of a figure

• The width of a figure

If you need to calculate the perimeter of a backyard, what are you measuring?

• The amount of gravel needed

• The amount of grass needed

• The fence around the yard

• The area of the yard

Which formula is used to calculate the area of a rectangle?

• Length - Width

• Length + Width

• Length x Width

• 2 x (Length + Width)

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 feet and a width of 4 feet?

• 16 square feet

• 48 square feet

• 32 square feet

• 24 square feet

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

• Divide the length by the width

• Subtract the width from the length

• Add up all the sides

• Multiply all the sides

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with sides 12 feet and 4 feet?

• 48 feet

• 16 feet

• 32 feet

• 24 feet

What is a key characteristic of a square?

• Only two sides are equal

• Opposite sides are equal

• All sides are different

• All sides are equal

How do you calculate the area of a square?

• Side x Side

• Length + Width

• 2 x (Length + Width)

• Length x Width

What is the area of a square with a side length of 7 meters?

• 28 square meters

• 21 square meters

• 14 square meters

• 49 square meters

What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 7 meters?

• 28 meters

• 49 meters

• 21 meters

• 14 meters