Year 5 - Maths
Measure area using counting with squares as a strategy
Understand the concept of area
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explain what area is and measure using counting as a strategy. They will make different shapes with the same area and compare the area of different shapes.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use squares to cover the surface and count the area.
Key Notes
- Using squares means that there are no gaps or overlaps.
- Fractions of squares can be added to make whole squares.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Area: The measurement of a flat surface. It measures a 2D space.
- Square units: A square of a set size used to measure area.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might count a part square - such as a triangle - as one square unit.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Using squares means that there are no gaps or overlaps. Fractions of squares can be added to make whole squares.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Area'
The measurement of a flat surface. It measures a 2D space. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils might count a part square - such as a triangle - as one square unit. Correction: The slides show two parts moving together to make a whole square. Cutting out and physically moving the parts is an effective strategy.
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