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Area And Perimeter Grid Worksheets

A grid-based perimeter worksheet shows four irregular shapes on one-centimeter squares and asks learners to total the outside boundary of each figure.
Grades
Grades 2–5, Elementary
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Preparation
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Updated Jul 25, 2021

Subject
Math, Measurements, Geometry
Topic
Perimeter
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Preparation
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What's inside this resource

This worksheet is a great way for students to practice finding the perimeter of different shapes. The grid format makes it easy for students to see how the perimeter is calculated. This is a great resource for teachers who want to provide extra practice for their students.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Measure perimeter by following a shape boundary

  • Combine horizontal and vertical side lengths

  • Distinguish outside distance from interior area

Teaching tips

  • Mark each boundary segment as it is counted to avoid missing an indentation.

  • Have students verify the total by traveling around the shape in the opposite direction. Move from counting grid units to adding labeled lengths with this perimeter worksheet.

Skills covered

  • Unit-grid measurement

  • Boundary tracing

  • Length addition

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Perimeter

  • Irregular grid shapes

  • Centimeters

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