Additive Area Word Problems

The video tutorial explains how to find the area of rectangles using different strategies, including creating arrays, counting unit squares, and applying the area formula. It also covers decomposing irregular shapes into rectangles to calculate their area. The tutorial includes practical word problems, such as calculating the total area of a shed and a swimming pool, demonstrating the application of these strategies in real-world scenarios.

How would you solve a word problem involving the area of a shed with an added section?

What is the total area of a swimming pool with a shallow end and a deep end? Describe your calculation.