Understanding 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 volume of the shape

• The number of sides of the shape

• The distance around the shape

• The area inside the shape

How do you find the perimeter of a shape?

• By measuring the area

• By counting the spaces around it

• By calculating the volume

• By adding the number of sides

In the first example, how many spaces were counted to find the perimeter?

• 20 spaces

• 18 spaces

• 16 spaces

• 14 spaces

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

• 18 inches

• 14 inches

• 12 inches

• 16 inches

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

• 18 spaces

• 16 spaces

• 14 spaces

• 20 spaces

What is the perimeter of the shape in the fourth example?

• 20 inches

• 18 inches

• 24 inches

• 16 inches

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

• 22 spaces

• 24 spaces

• 26 spaces

• 28 spaces