Area: Nonstandard Units

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What is a way to find the area of a shape?

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Counting the square units inside a shape.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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

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20 square units.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you compare the areas of two rectangles?

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By calculating the area of each rectangle and comparing the numerical values.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What does it mean if two shapes have the same area?

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They occupy the same amount of space, regardless of their shape.

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What is a nonstandard unit of measurement?

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A unit of measurement that is not universally accepted, such as a paperclip or a shoe.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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How can you estimate the area of an irregular shape?

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By covering it with grid paper and counting the full squares.

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 6 units?

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36 square units.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the significance of unit squares in measuring area?

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Unit squares provide a visual representation of area and help in calculating it.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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How can you find the area of a shape using nonstandard units?

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By counting how many nonstandard units fit inside the shape.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6