Finding the area of a rectangle is the focus of this metric instructional activity. Here, mathematicians use their knowledge of finding the area of a shape in meters to discover how much material can fit inside a shape.

Concepts

problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, diagrams, area, area of rectangles, prices, length, width

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Add pounds to dollars money conversion to the lesson when referring to the cost of insulation 
• Search for images of a loft in the United Kingdom to add visual context to the problem

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required
• This lesson is from the UK; the pound money sign is used when talking about prices
• Learners should be familiar with the metric system and how to find the area of a rectangle

Pros

• Word problems enable critical thinking through real-world situations

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.MD.C.5.a 3.MD.C.5.b 3.MD.C.6 3.MD.C.7.a 3.MD.C.7.b 3.MD.D.8 4.MD.A.3 6.G.A.1 MP1 MP4