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Understand Area

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Measure the surface inside a shape with square units and use rows and columns to find a rectangle’s area.

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Explore the model, then test your understanding. Select each numbered stop to discover its role.

Learning diagram: use the labelled values. Screen size changes, so these pictures are not calibrated measuring tools.

1One square

Each model tile is labelled as a 1 cm by 1 cm square.

2One row

There are four equal squares in each horizontal row.

3Three rows

Three rows of four squares give 3 × 4 = 12 squares.

4Area 12 cm²

The area is 12 square centimetres; the grid lines do not add extra area.

Use matching units and the stated properties. Explain whether your answer measures length, area or volume.

Choose one answer for each question, then check. Practice results stay on this page and do not change course completion.

1. What is the grid’s area? 12 cm 14 cm³ 12 cm²

2. A 6 m by 4 m rectangle has area… 10 m² 24 m² 20 m

3. What does area measure? Surface inside the boundary Only the outside edge Space in three dimensions

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For hands-on practice, use a real ruler, square paper or blocks. Keep units visible and explain your method.