Measure Area (Rectangles)

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Overview:

This worksheet helps students practice measuring the length and width of rectangles using a ruler, then calculating the area of each rectangle.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle (length × width).
Develop skills in measuring lengths accurately using a ruler.
Apply mathematical reasoning to calculate areas of various rectangles.

How the Activity Works:

Students are provided with several rectangles to measure. Using a ruler, they measure the length and width of each rectangle, then calculate the area by multiplying the two measurements. This activity is great for reinforcing measurement skills and practicing basic area calculations. Note that this worksheet must be printed at 100% size.

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