Rectangles Area Worksheet – Counting and Formula

Four pictured shapes are measured by counting interior unit blocks, linking area to the number of square units covering a region.
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Grades 2–5
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Updated Aug 02, 2021

Subject
Geometry, Math
Topic
Area, Rectangle Area Worksheet
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This Rectangles Area Worksheet is a great way for students to find the area of rectangles on a grid. They can count squares or use a formula, which makes it a great resource for teachers.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Determine area by counting unit blocks within a boundary

  • Differentiate interior coverage from side length

Teaching tips

  • Have learners mark each counted block once to avoid omissions or double-counting in larger figures.

  • Two answer lines are labelled 'cubic cm.' and 'cubic ft.'; remind students that area is measured in square units before they start.

Skills covered

  • Area measurement — Count units covering a shape

  • Spatial organization — Track interior blocks systematically

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