Calculating Perimeters of Shapes

Calculating Perimeters of Shapes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial from FreeSchool introduces the concept of perimeter, explaining it as the distance around an object. It emphasizes the importance of using units when measuring perimeter, as different units can significantly change the measurement. The tutorial provides examples of calculating the perimeter for various shapes, including triangles, rectangles, squares, and stars, using both addition and multiplication methods. The video encourages viewers to practice measuring perimeter using a ruler.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perimeter of an object?

The volume of an object

The distance around an object

The area inside an object

The weight of an object

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to include units when measuring perimeter?

Units are not important

Units help in calculating the volume

Units help in calculating the area

Units indicate the length of the perimeter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you find the perimeter of a polygon?

By dividing the total length by the number of sides

By subtracting the lengths of the sides

By adding the lengths of all the sides

By multiplying the length of one side by the number of sides

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides 5 feet, 10 feet, and 8 feet?

20 feet

23 feet

25 feet

18 feet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a triangle has sides of 5 feet, 10 feet, and 8 feet, what is its perimeter?

20 feet

23 feet

18 feet

25 feet

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a rectangle has sides of 2 cm and 4 cm, what is its perimeter?

12 cm

16 cm

10 cm

14 cm

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with sides 2 cm and 4 cm?

16 cm

14 cm

12 cm

10 cm

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