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Math -- Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle

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3rd - 3rd Grade

Mathematics

Math -- Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle is a Grade 3 mathematics worksheet with 13 multiple-choice questions. It helps students distinguish area as the space inside a shape from perimeter as the distance around it, calculate area and perimeter, and select appropriate linear or square units. Questions include rectangles, a quadrilateral, a parallelogram, expressions representing area, and a real-world pig-pen track problem involving perimeter. Students also practise recognizing that area is measured in square units and evaluating whether multiplication or addition is useful for finding area. The multiple-choice format gives learners repeated practice identifying correct measurements, interpreting dimensions, and applying perimeter reasoning in context. This free printable worksheet is suitable for independent practice, review, or a quick Grade 3 check for understanding, and it includes a complete answer key for efficient marking.

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Math -- Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle

Total questions: 13

Name
Class
Date
1.

The space inside an object is called it's

a)

area

b)

perimeter

2.

The distance around an object is called the

a)

area

b)

perimeter

c)

length

3.
What is the area?

What is the area?

a)

35 cm

b)

30 cm

c)

35 sq cm

d)

12 cm

4.
What is the perimeter?

What is the perimeter?

a)

24 sq cm

b)

24 cm

c)

35 sq cm

d)

35 cm

5.
What is the area of the rectangle?

What is the area of the rectangle?

a)

15 sq cm

b)

15 cm

c)

16 sq cm

d)

16 cm

6.
What is the perimeter of the fence?
What is the perimeter of the fence?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
7.
What is the area of the rectangle?
What is the area of the rectangle?
a)
15 sq cm
b)
15 cm
c)
2 
d)
16 cm
8.
What is the area of this quadrilateral?
What is the area of this quadrilateral?
a)
16 inches
b)
12 inches
c)
16 square inches
d)
8 square inches
9.
What is the area of this parallelogram?
What is the area of this parallelogram?
a)
24 square cm
b)
32 cm
c)
24 cm
d)
32 square cm 
10.
What is the area of this shape?
What is the area of this shape?
a)
14 square units
b)
14 units
c)
12 units
d)
12 square units
11.
Which of the following expressions would not help me find the area of this rectangle?

Which of the following expressions would not help me find the area of this rectangle?

a)

5 x 10

b)

10 x 5

c)

5 + 10

d)

10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10

12.

Area is measured in:

a)

feet

b)

centimeters

c)

square units

d)

inches

13.
Farmer Bob's son built a track to walk his pet pig. The track goes around the pig pen. The pig pen is 15 feet long and 21…
Farmer Bob's son built a track to walk his pet pig.  The track goes around the pig pen.  The pig pen is 15 feet long and 21 feet wide.  If the pig walks all the way around the track, how many feet did he walk?
a)
72 feet
b)
36 feet
c)
36 square feet
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Math -- Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle

Total questions: 13

1.
a)

area

2.
b)

perimeter

3.
c)

35 sq cm

4.
b)

24 cm

5.
a)

15 sq cm

6.
b) 30
7.
a) 15 sq cm
8.
c) 16 square inches
9.
d) 32 square cm 
10.
d) 12 square units
11.
c)

5 + 10

12.
c)

square units

13.
a) 72 feet

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What does this area and perimeter worksheet help Grade 3 students learn?

This worksheet uses 13 multiple-choice questions to help Grade 3 students distinguish area from perimeter and calculate each for rectangles and other shapes shown. Students also identify square units for area, choose multiplication expressions that represent area, and apply perimeter reasoning to the pig-pen track word problem.

How can I use this worksheet to teach area and perimeter?

Begin by modeling the difference between the space inside a shape and the distance around it, then have students explain why area answers use square units while perimeter answers use units such as centimeters or feet. Use the expression question to compare multiplication with addition for area, and finish with the pig-pen track item to discuss why walking all the way around calls for perimeter.

What mistakes should I watch for on this area and perimeter worksheet?

Watch for students choosing perimeter when a question asks for the space inside a shape, or choosing area for a boundary or fence question. They may also select linear units instead of square units for area, treat 5 + 10 as an area expression, or report a square-unit answer for the pig-pen track, which asks for distance around the pen.

How do I assign and grade this area and perimeter worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, so you can use the 13 multiple-choice items for independent practice or assessment. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this area and perimeter worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the multiple-choice area and perimeter items easier to scan. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping the same questions about shapes, units, expressions, and the perimeter word problem.

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