Understanding Perimeter Concepts

Understanding Perimeter Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of perimeter, using a Jurassic Park analogy to explain it as the boundary around a shape. It differentiates perimeter from area and provides a step-by-step guide to calculating perimeter using square units. Examples of perimeter calculation for different shapes are demonstrated, and alternative methods for calculating perimeter without squares are discussed. The video concludes with practice exercises for viewers to apply their learning.

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perimeter of a shape?

The distance around the outside of a shape

The diagonal of a shape

The volume of a shape

The area inside a shape

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which movie was used as an analogy to explain perimeter?

Harry Potter

The Matrix

Jurassic Park

Star Wars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between perimeter and area?

Perimeter is the outside, area is the inside

Perimeter is the diagonal, area is the perimeter

Perimeter is the inside, area is the outside

Perimeter is the volume, area is the surface

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate the perimeter of a shape using squares?

Count the squares around the shape

Multiply the number of squares by two

Subtract the squares from the total area

Add the squares inside the shape

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a shape has 14 squares around it, what is its perimeter?

21 centimeters

14 centimeters

7 centimeters

28 centimeters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perimeter of shape B if it has 14 squares around it?

14 centimeters

28 centimeters

7 centimeters

21 centimeters

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many squares are counted for the perimeter of shape C?

16 squares

12 squares

10 squares

14 squares

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