Topic 6: Connect Area to Multiplication and Addition

Front

What is area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width (Area = Length x Width).

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 units and a width of 4 units?

Back

20 square units.

Front

What is the area of a square?

Back

Area = Side x Side.

Front

If one side of a square is 3 units, what is its area?

Back

9 square units.

Front

What does 'square units' mean?

Back

Square units are a way to measure area, indicating how many unit squares fit inside a shape.

Front

How can addition be used to find area?

Back

You can add the areas of smaller shapes to find the total area of a larger shape.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 units and a width of 2 units?

Back

12 square units.

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 30 square units and a width of 5 units, what is its length?

Back

6 units (Area = Length x Width, so Length = Area ÷ Width).

Front

What is the area of a shape with 4 units by 3 units?

Back

12 square units.