Curriculum placement

Grade 3. This describes the skill, not a learner estimate.

Measuring area by counting squares

Measure area by counting unit squares in standard and improvised units

Problem types

  • Mark unit squares as you count
  • Mark square units as you count
  • Count unit squares to find area
  • Choose the true area statement
  • Area in sticky notes, tiles or cards
  • Which covering measures the area
  • Smaller unit, more units

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