Understanding Perimeter

What does the perimeter measure?

• The area inside a shape

• The length around an object

• The volume of a container

• The height of a structure

In the example of walking around the backyard, what tool was used to measure the perimeter?

• A protractor

• A tape measure and yardstick

• A ruler

• A compass

Which of the following is NOT measured by the perimeter?

• The boundary of a park

• The area of a field

• The length of a fence

• The distance around a garden