Shapes and Space: Geometry and Area · Geometry

The Concept of Area

Understanding area as an attribute of plane figures and measuring area by counting unit squares.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why must unit squares be uniform and leave no gaps when measuring area?
  2. 2How is the area of a shape different from its perimeter?
  3. 3How can we find the total area of a large space by breaking it into smaller rectangles?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.5CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.6
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Shapes and Space: Geometry and Area
Period: Geometry

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