Finding Perimeter of Shapes

The video tutorial teaches how to find the perimeter of a shape by counting the distance around it. It provides multiple example problems to illustrate the concept, guiding viewers through the process of calculating perimeter in inches. The tutorial emphasizes understanding perimeter as the total distance around a shape and encourages practice with various examples.

What is the perimeter of a shape?

• The number of sides of the shape

• The area inside the shape

• The distance around the shape

• The volume of the shape

How many spaces did it take to walk around the first example shape?

• 20 spaces

• 18 spaces

• 16 spaces

• 14 spaces

In the first example, what unit is used to measure the perimeter?

• Feet

• Inches

• Meters

• Centimeters

How many spaces are counted in the second example problem?

• 12 spaces

• 18 spaces

• 14 spaces

• 16 spaces

What is the perimeter of the shape in the second example problem?

• 18 inches

• 12 inches

• 16 inches

• 14 inches

In the practice problem, how many spaces are counted to find the perimeter?

• 15 spaces

• 18 spaces

• 16 spaces

• 17 spaces

What is the perimeter of the shape in the practice problem?

• 15 inches

• 18 inches

• 16 inches

• 17 inches

In the final example, how many spaces are counted to find the perimeter?

• 22 spaces

• 23 spaces

• 24 spaces

• 25 spaces

What is the perimeter of the shape in the final example problem?

• 22 inches

• 23 inches

• 24 inches

• 25 inches

What method is used to find the perimeter in all the examples?

• Measuring with a ruler

• Counting the distance around the shape

• Using a formula

• Guessing