Understanding Area and Perimeter

Understanding Area and Perimeter

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video tutorial explains the difference between area and perimeter, emphasizing common mistakes and providing word clues to help distinguish them. It includes an interactive game where viewers decide whether to calculate area or perimeter in various scenarios, reinforcing the concepts. The tutorial concludes with encouragement to continue learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between calculating area and perimeter?

Area and perimeter are the same.

Area is the total space inside, perimeter is the distance around.

Area is measured in linear units, perimeter in square units.

Area measures the outside, perimeter measures the inside.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake students make when dealing with area and perimeter?

Ignoring the measurements

Mixing up which is which

Calculating both the same way

Confusing the units of measurement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word can help you remember that perimeter involves measuring around the outside?

Array

Rim

Square

Edge

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you need to cover a garden with mulch, what should you calculate?

Volume

Perimeter

Length

Area

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To determine the amount of fencing needed for a zoo enclosure, which measurement is necessary?

Height

Perimeter

Volume

Area

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When laying carpet in a room, which measurement do you need?

Area

Perimeter

Volume

Height

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To find out how far you need to run around a baseball field, what should you measure?

Width

Volume

Perimeter

Area

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