STAAR Review Perimeter & Area

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What is Perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. It is calculated by adding the lengths of all the sides.

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How do you calculate the Perimeter of a rectangle?

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To calculate the perimeter of a rectangle, use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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What is Area?

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

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How do you calculate the Area of a rectangle?

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To calculate the area of a rectangle, use the formula: A = length × width.

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What is the difference between Perimeter and Area?

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

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What is the Perimeter of a square with sides of 4 cm?

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The perimeter is 16 cm, calculated as P = 4 sides × 4 cm.

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What is the Area of a square with sides of 3 cm?

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The area is 9 square cm, calculated as A = 3 cm × 3 cm.

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 2 cm, what is its Area?

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The area is 10 square cm, calculated as A = 5 cm × 2 cm.

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its Perimeter?

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The perimeter is 22 cm, calculated as P = 2(8 cm + 3 cm).

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What units are used to measure Area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²) or square meters (m²).