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Finding the Area of Grid Shapes Worksheet

A unit-grid area page asks learners to count the square-centimeter space inside four irregular shapes and record each total.
Grades
Grades 2–5, Elementary
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Updated Jul 25, 2021

Subject
Math, Geometry
Topic
Area, area of rectangle and triangle worksheet
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Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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This finding the area of grid shapes worksheet is a great resource for students to learn how to find the area of rectangles on a grid. This worksheet can help students count squares or use a formula to find the area of rectangles.

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Learning objectives

  • Measure area by counting equal square units

  • Decompose irregular grid figures into rectangles

  • Differentiate interior coverage from perimeter

Teaching tips

  • Color counted unit squares lightly in groups to prevent double counting.

  • Compare a direct count with a rectangle-decomposition method for one shape. Compare inside space with outside distance using this perimeter on a grid worksheet.

Skills covered

  • Square-unit counting

  • Shape decomposition

  • Area measurement

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