Year 5 - Maths
Measure the area of flat shapes using square metres
Link area of rectangles to multiplication
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will calculate the area of a rectangle using multiplication and use their knowledge of area to solve problems.
Lesson Summary
You can measure the area of large shapes using square metres.
Key Notes
- Area can be measured in square metres.
- You write square metres as m²
- Fractions of square metres can be added to make whole square metres.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Square metre: A square metre is a unit of measure equal to a square that is one metre on each side.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may believe that an area of one square metre has to be in the shape of a square.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Area can be measured in square metres. You write square metres as m².
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Square metre'
A square metre is a unit of measure equal to a square that is one metre on each side. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may believe that an area of one square metre has to be in the shape of a square. Correction: Take two large pieces of paper, each one square metre, and fold them in half in different ways. Bring them together to form a square metre.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Calculate missing dimensions in rectangles and compound rectilinear shapes Study Guide
- Calculate the area of compound rectilinear shapes Study Guide
- Calculate the area of shapes made from 2 or more rectangles Study Guide
- Calculate the area of shapes made from 2 rectangles by decomposing the shape in different ways Study Guide
- Calculate the areas of rectangles using multiplication Study Guide
- Choose an efficient way to decompose a compound shape to calculate the area Study Guide
- Explain how to calculate the area of a rectangle using multiplication Study Guide
- Measure the area of flat shapes using square centimetres Study Guide
- Use knowledge of area to solve problems in a range of contexts Study Guide
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