Calculate and measure perimeter

In this lesson, we will learn to calculate in simple and compound shapes.

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Quiz:

Calculate and measure perimeter

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Q1.What is perimeter?

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Q2.What is the perimeter of the shape below?

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Q3.What is the perimeter of the shape below? Give your answer in millimetres.

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Q4.What is the missing length in the compound shape below?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Calculate and measure perimeter

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is perimeter?

1/4

Q2.What is the perimeter of the shape below?

2/4

Q3.What is the perimeter of the shape below? Give your answer in millimetres.

3/4

Q4.What is the missing length in the compound shape below?

4/4

Lesson summary: Calculate and measure perimeter

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