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Area and Perimeter Word Problems Worksheet

Use area and perimeter to solve four multiple-choice word problems.
Grades
Grades 3–5, Elementary
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Jul 28, 2021

Subject
Math, Geometry, Measurements
Topic
Area And Perimeter, Measurement Word Problems
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Answer key
Included

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What's inside this resource

The Perimeter and Area Worksheet is a great way for students to practice finding the perimeter and area in different real life scenario word problems. This worksheet is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students practice this important skill.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish area from perimeter and choose an appropriate calculation for a measurement problem.

Teaching tips

  • Ask students to label a sketch and name the units their answer needs. For the flooring question, convert the side lengths before finding the area.

Skills covered

  • Interpreting measurement situations

  • Converting length units

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Area and perimeter

  • Missing dimensions

  • Square units

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