Area by Counting Squares
Students will find the area of regular and irregular shapes by counting unit squares on a grid.
Key Questions
- Explain why area is measured in square units.
- Compare the accuracy of estimating area by counting squares versus using a formula.
- Construct an irregular shape on a grid and estimate its area.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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