The video tutorial from Kids Academy explains how to calculate the perimeter of various shapes, including rectangles, triangles, and squares. It introduces the concept of perimeter as the total distance around a shape and demonstrates different strategies for calculating it, such as using doubles and friendly numbers. The tutorial provides step-by-step examples for each shape, emphasizing the importance of simplifying problems to make calculations easier. The video concludes with a call to action to like and subscribe to the channel.

What is the perimeter of a shape?

• The area inside the shape

• The distance around the shape

• The volume of the shape

• The number of sides of the shape

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle with sides 2 inches and 3 inches?

• Multiply all sides together

• Add all sides together

• Subtract the shorter side from the longer side

• Divide the longer side by the shorter side

What is the perimeter of a triangle with each side measuring 4 inches?

• 8 inches

• 10 inches

• 12 inches

• 16 inches

In a square, if each side is 6 inches, what is the perimeter?

• 24 inches

• 22 inches

• 20 inches

• 18 inches

What is a simple strategy to calculate the perimeter of a square?

• Add all sides at once

• Divide the total by two

• Subtract one side from the total

• Multiply one side by four

For a rectangle with sides 7 inches and 3 inches, what is the perimeter using friendly numbers?

• 18 inches

• 24 inches

• 20 inches

• 22 inches

What is the benefit of using friendly numbers in perimeter calculations?

• It increases the perimeter

• It decreases the perimeter

• It simplifies the addition process

• It makes the problem more complex

Which of the following is NOT a method to simplify perimeter calculations?

• Breaking down into smaller problems

• Adding all sides at once

• Using friendly numbers

• Using doubles

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with sides 7 inches and 3 inches using doubles?

• 20 inches

• 22 inches

• 18 inches

• 24 inches

Why is it important to make perimeter problems easier?

• To make the calculation faster

• To ensure accuracy

• To avoid mistakes

• All of the above