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Calculating the Perimeter of a Rectangle

For Students 4th
In this geometry worksheet, 4th graders read how to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle. They apply the P= 2L + 2W formula to find the perimeters of three rectangles.
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Calculating the Perimeter of a Triangle

For Students 5th
In this geometry worksheet, 5th graders read how to find the perimeter of a triangle. They use the P= S1+S2+S3 formula to find the perimeter of three triangles.
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Surface Area and Volume

For Students 6th - 7th
For this surface area and volume worksheet, students identify and complete each of 20 problems containing a different sized cube. First, they determine the surface area of each cube given the dimensions for height and/or width. Then,...
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students look for the perimeter and area of the regular and irregular shapes. The answers are on page 2.
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Calculating the Perimeter of a Square

For Students 4th
A quick definition and the formula for finding the perimeter of a square is provided at the top of this worksheet. After reading the description, 4th graders must find the perimeter of the 3 given squares by adding or multiplying. This...
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Calculating the Area of a Triangle

For Students 5th
A quick definition and the formula for finding the area of a triangle is provided at the top of this worksheet. After reading the description, 5th graders must find the area of the 3 given triangles. This is an excellent enrichment...
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Perimeter, Circumference and Area

For Students 9th - 11th
In this measurement instructional activity, students identify the area, perimeter and circumference of a diagram. They also find the size of a pond based on the diagram shown on the sheet. Finally, students calculate how much carpet is...
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Measurements at My School!

For Students 4th - 6th
In this measurement worksheet, students cut out eight advertisements and then fill in the correct measurement requested on each one.
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Measurements in My Home!

For Students 4th - 6th
In this measurement worksheet, students cut out eight advertisements and then fill in the measurements requested of them on each one.
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Daily Upkeep 8

For Teachers 4th
In this math worksheet, 4th graders complete a quick set of math problems where they first look at two rectangles and find the difference between the two in centimeters. Then, they compare two figures are select which fraction best...
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Measurement: Lesson 2

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders find the perimeter of a geometric shape by adding the lengths of the sides. They find the area of a square or rectangle by counting square units. Students use multiplication to find the area of a rectangle. They estimate...
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Discovering the Area and Perimeter of Triangles

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles and triangles. They discuss their understanding of area and perimeter and how the two concepts are applied in the real world. Finally, 8th graders determine the...
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Minimize Perimeter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice calculating the perimeter of different sized rectangles. Individually, they identify the derivations of a function that can show the perimeter and determine how to minimize the perimeter within a fixed area. They use...
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Minimize Perimeter -- Lecture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept of perimeter. As a class, they listen to a lecture describing the derivations of a function that describes perimeter. They calculate the minimum perimeter of a rectangle and determine the numbers...
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EUREKA! Living Room Redecoration

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders calculate area and perimeter based on the dimensions of a living room. They use these calculations to respond to questions about supplies needed for painting and carpeting the room. Students use math to solve problems and...
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Comparing Sizes And Shapes

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners compare, resize, and check various shapes by size using a comparison mat from the MathKeys program. Working in pairs, they place three similar shapes on the screen and state which is the largest and smallest in area. They also...
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Area And Perimeter

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concepts of area and perimeter, and they practice finding the values in various types of situations. They construct different representations of shapes using the area measurements and also explain the...
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Area And Perimeter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice the skills of finding the perimeter and area of different objects. They integrate technology tools by using a computer software program during the class as the second half of an assessment of measuring student...
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Fashion Day

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice using basic measurements to solve word problems.They also investigate finding the perimeter of different polygons and define the characteristics to classify the shape as a polygon.
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Measurement: Lesson 2

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete math problems given in this lesson, where they find the perimeter and area of specific figures. They estimate the perimeter and area of shapes and figures and then complete the mathematical formula to find the...
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Perimeter Play

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify that the perimeter of a shape is the sum of its sides. Students cut some string or rope to make the sides of a rectangle. Students write the measurement of the length of the rectangle and the measurement of the...
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Moving On: Octagoning the Circle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore circles through the use of octagons. They inscribe a circle in a regular octagon and find the area and perimeter of the hexagon with respect to the radius of the circle. Students present their findings to the class.
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Polygonal Strings

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply knowledge of how to calculate the area and perimeter of triangles. They determine why it is inappropriate to measure the area of land by its perimeter which is done in certain areas of New Guinea. They complete a...
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Pepe Cleaners

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders gather data to determine the relationships between the base and height of rectangles with fixed perimeters and express the relationships using words and symbols. Students build rectangles with pipe cleaners. They create...