Measurement, area and perimeter

Here is a shape drawn on a frid of squares.

Write down the area of the shape.

Here is a rectangle.

Yuri says, 'I add 7cm and 2cm and that gives me the perimeter'.

Yuri is not correct.

Explain why.

Write the measurements in order of size.

Start with the longest.

A rectangle has a perimeter of 28 cm.

The longer side measures 11cm.

Write the length of the shortes side.

Show your working.

Here is a rectangle.

Measure the perimeter of the rectangle in centimetre.

Choose the approximate length of finger.

• 6 mm

• 6 cm

• 6 m

• 6 km

The ... of the shape is 9.

Four childen are talking about rectangles.

Choose the incorrect sentence.

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Round these to the nearest metre or half metre, whichever closest.

247 cm

Round these to the nearest metre or half metre, whichever closest.

724 cm