Math Lesson 6-1

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.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle that is 2 feet by 4 feet?

Back

8 square feet.

Front

What does it mean to estimate an area?

Back

To make a rough calculation of the area, rather than finding the exact measurement.

Front

If a shape has an area of 11 square units, how many square units are shaded?

Back

11 square units are shaded.

Front

What is the difference between exact area and estimated area?

Back

Exact area is the precise measurement, while estimated area is a close guess.

Front

If Carter says a figure has an area of 4 square feet, but it is actually about 6 square meters, is he correct?

Back

No, he is not correct.

Front

What is the area of a shape that is about 9 square units?

Back

The area is approximately 9 square units.

Front

What unit is used to measure area?

Back

Square units, such as square feet or square meters.

Front

How do you count the area of shaded squares?

Back

Count each shaded square to find the total area.