Perimeter and Area Concepts

Front

What is the perimeter of a shape?

Back

The perimeter is the distance around a shape.

Front

What is the area of a shape?

Back

The area is the space inside a shape.

Front

If I want to know how much fence I need for my yard, I am calculating the?

Back

Perimeter.

Front

What do we measure in square units?

Back

Area.

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2(length + width).

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

16 cm.

Front

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

Back

15 sq cm.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with each side measuring 4 cm?

Back

16 cm.

Front

What is the area of a square with each side measuring 4 cm?

Back

16 sq cm.