Finding Area Using Square Units

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What is area?

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

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What is a square unit?

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A square unit is a unit of measurement for area, represented as a square with sides of one unit length.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 units and a width of 3 units, what is its area?

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15 square units.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What is the area of a square with sides of 4 units?

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16 square units (Area = Side × Side).

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How can tiles help in finding area?

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Tiles can be used to cover a surface completely, allowing you to count the number of tiles to find the area.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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What is the area of a non-rectangular figure made of 18 square units?

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18 square units.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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If a shape has an area of 10 square units, can it be represented with 10 square tiles?

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Yes, if each tile is 1 square unit.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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What does it mean if a figure has an area of 15 square units?

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It means that the space inside the figure can be covered by 15 square units.

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Is the area of a figure always a whole number?

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Yes, when using square units, the area is usually a whole number.

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