Ms. Clonch's Area and Perimeter 3rd Grade

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What is the perimeter of a square?

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The perimeter of a square is the total distance around it. For a square with each side measuring 2 cm, the perimeter is 8 cm (2 cm + 2 cm + 2 cm + 2 cm).

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What does it mean if an animal is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone. Examples include jellyfish and worms.

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How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

To find the perimeter of a rectangle, you add the lengths of all four sides. The formula is P = 2(length + width).

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What is a rectangle?

Back

A rectangle is a shape with four sides and four right angles. Opposite sides are equal in length.

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What is the formula for finding the perimeter of a square?

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The formula for the perimeter of a square is P = 4 × side length.

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If one side of a square is 3 cm, what is its perimeter?

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The perimeter is 12 cm (3 cm + 3 cm + 3 cm + 3 cm).

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around it.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. The formula is A = length × width.

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 4 cm, what is its area?

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The area is 20 cm² (5 cm × 4 cm).

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What is a square?

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A square is a special type of rectangle where all four sides are equal in length.