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Measurement and Data: Measuring Area by Counting Unit Squares CCSS 3.MD.5, 5a, 5b Facts & Worksheets

Area is how much space a surface takes up. If we can measure the length of a line or figure using a ruler, how can we measure the area?

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Area is how much space a surface takes up. If we can measure the length of a line or figure using a ruler, how can we measure the area? One way is to consider the figure in terms of unit squares.

See the fact file below for more information on the measuring area by counting unit squares or alternatively, you can download our 32-page Measurement and Data: Measuring Area by Counting Unit Squares CCSS 3.MD.5, 5a, 5b worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE

  • At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to measure the area of a figure by counting its unit squares. Students will understand that area is a property of plane figures. Students will also be able to compare and contrast figures of different areas.

A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER

  • When teaching Measuring Area by Counting Unit Squares, take note of the following:
    • Guide the student in counting carefully.
    • Have the student take note of the figure’s area after counting, as not to forget it.
    • Allow the student to discover their own efficient way of counting.

THEORY

  • Area is how much space a surface takes up. If we can measure the length of a line or figure using a ruler, how can we measure the area? One way is to consider the figure in terms of unit squares.
  • Let’s take, for example, this rectangle. When we put it on a grid, we can see that the rectangle is made up of smaller squares inside of it. To find out the rectangle’s area, we simply would need to count how many squares fit in the rectangle. By doing this, we know that the rectangle is made up of 8 unit squares. The area of the rectangle is 8 square units.

  • Let’s take this figure as a second example. Again, by counting the squares, we know that it is made up of 7 unit squares. This figure has an area of 7 square units.

  • Later on, we will see that some figures will be measured in terms of different units. Some figures will be measured in square centimeters or even square meters. This doesn’t change how we will measure the area of these figures. The only thing different is instead of saying “square units,” we will measure them according to “square centimeters” or “square meters.”

Measurement and Data: Measuring Area by Counting Unit Squares CCSS 3.MD.5, 5a, 5b
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This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Measurement and Data: Measuring Area by Counting Unit Squares across 32 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that align with the Common Core CCSS code 3.MD.5, 5a, 5b for Measurement and Data: Measuring Area by Counting Unit Squares.

Table of contents:

  • A lesson plan
  • Warm-up activity
  • Math theory explained
  • Assisted learning activities
  • Independent learning activities
  • Extension activities and games
  • Answer keys

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