Measuring the World · Measurement and Space

Perimeter Explorations

Calculating the perimeter of regular and irregular shapes using various strategies.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we find the perimeter of a shape if some side lengths are missing?
  2. 2Can two different shapes have the same perimeter?
  3. 3When would we need to calculate perimeter in a real world job?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M4M01AC9M4M02
Year: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Measuring the World
Period: Measurement and Space

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