Circles and Area · Geometry and Measurement

Composite Figures

Finding the area and perimeter of complex shapes made of rectangles, triangles, and circles.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the most efficient way to decompose a complex shape into known parts?
  2. 2How do we identify overlapping areas that should not be counted twice?
  3. 3Why might different methods of decomposition lead to the same final answer?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Measurement - P6MOE: Area and Perimeter - P6
Level: Primary 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Circles and Area
Period: Geometry and Measurement

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