I WONDER - What Is A Perimeter?

The video tutorial explains the concepts of perimeter and area, focusing on how to calculate the perimeter of shapes. It highlights that the perimeter is the measurement around the outside of a shape, while the area is the space inside. The tutorial provides a step-by-step example of calculating the perimeter of a square with sides of 3 centimeters, demonstrating both addition and multiplication methods to arrive at the result of 12 centimeters.

What is the perimeter of a shape?

• The space inside the shape

• The distance around the shape

• The volume of the shape

• The height of the shape

How do you find the perimeter of a shape?

• Subtract the area from the volume

• Add all the sides together

• Multiply the length by the width

• Divide the area by the number of sides

Which units are typically used to measure perimeter?

• Liters and gallons

• Inches and feet

• Centimeters and meters

• Kilograms and pounds

If a square has sides of 3 cm, what is its perimeter?

• 6 cm

• 9 cm

• 15 cm

• 12 cm

How can the perimeter of a square be calculated using multiplication?

• Side length multiplied by four

• Side length minus four

• Side length divided by four

• Side length plus four