Area and Perimeter Problems
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Objective
I can solve word problems that involve finding the area or perimeter of a shape.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Explain the difference between area and perimeter in your own words.
Draw a rectangle on a piece of paper. Imagine each side is one inch long. What is the perimeter of your rectangle? What is the area of your rectangle?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A rectangular garden is 7 feet long and 4 feet wide. How many feet of fencing is needed to go around the garden? A square tile is 5 inches on each side. What is the area of the tile in square inches? A rectangular rug is 8 feet long and 3 feet wide. What is the area of the rug in square feet?”
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