Finding the Area of a Rectangle Using Square Units

This lesson teaches how to measure the area of a shape using square units. It explains the concept of area as the space inside a closed shape and differentiates it from perimeter. The lesson covers the use of square tiles to measure area, emphasizing correct placement without gaps or overlaps. It highlights common mistakes and ensures understanding of full coverage with square tiles.

What happens if square tiles are overlapped when measuring area?

Describe the correct way to cover the area of a shape with square tiles.