Area and Perimeter task cards

Learning about area is important for children because it is a fundamental concept in geometry that helps them understand the concept of space, measure the size of objects and shapes, and solve real-world problems. This Elementary Montessori Inspired Math material that works well in non Montessori classrooms too and features the yellow color coding of the area material.

By learning about area, children develop spatial reasoning skills, which are essential for many industries such as architecture, engineering, and construction. Additionally, area is used in everyday activities such as buying carpet for a room or painting a wall, so understanding it helps children in practical applications.

CONTAINS

Two task card sets each with 20 task cards - note there are no answers

A combination of open ended and close ended questions

Measurements all use cm

SET 1 20 TASK CARDS - NO ANSWERS

Understand the importance of standard units

Use conventional units

Make estimates of area

Understand that areas sometimes use ‘part’ squares

Measure and compare perimeter/ areas of rectangles using whole numbers

SET 2 TASK CARDS - NO ANSWERS

Understand the importance of standard units

Use conventional units

Make estimates of area

Work out a side when not all measurements are given

Compare areas and perimeters of different shapes

Measure and compare perimeter/ areas of rectangles, l shapes and triangles using decimal numbers e.g. 10.5

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