Area and Perimeter Problems

This video tutorial covers fourth-grade module 3, lesson 3, focusing on understanding and applying area and perimeter formulas through multi-step word problems. The lesson introduces a modified 'draw it, solve it, think about it' method for problem-solving. It includes practical examples such as calculating the perimeter of wrapping paper, determining the visible area of red paper, finding the length of a pantry, and calculating the area of a poster using its perimeter.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Understanding area and perimeter

• Understanding multiplication and division

• Understanding volume and surface area

• Understanding fractions and decimals

What is the first step in the 'draw, solve, think' method?

• Write the answer

• Think about the solution

• Draw the problem

• Solve the problem

Katie's wrapping paper is how many times longer than the box?

• Three times

• Four times

• Two times

• Five times

What is the perimeter of the wrapping paper Katie cut?

• 40 inches

• 48 inches

• 42 inches

• 44 inches

How wide is the red paper Alexis has?

• 6 cm

• 5 cm

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

What is the area of the red paper that remains visible?

• 11 square cm

• 10 square cm

• 9 square cm

• 12 square cm

What is the area of Brin's kitchen?

• 75 square feet

• 90 square feet

• 81 square feet

• 72 square feet

If the pantry is 3 feet wide, what is its length?

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

• 5 feet

What is the perimeter of Marshall's poster?

• 24 inches

• 22 inches

• 20 inches

• 28 inches

What is the area of Marshall's poster?

• 30 square inches

• 32 square inches

• 36 square inches

• 34 square inches