Rectilinear shapes

In this lesson, we will learn to calculate the area (and perimeter) of rectilinear shapes by 'combining' rectangles.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Fill in the gap: To work out the area of a __________ we need to know how many square units lie within its boundary.

1/5

Q2.Fill in the gap: Instead of counting square units within the rectangle, we can multiply the ________ and width to work out the rectangle’s area.

2/5

Q3.What number is represented by letter A?

3/5

Q4.What number is represented by letter B?

4/5

Q5.What number is represented by letter C?

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Fill in the gap: To work out the area of a __________ we need to know how many square units lie within its boundary.

1/5

Q2.Fill in the gap: Instead of counting square units within the rectangle, we can multiply the ________ and width to work out the rectangle’s area.

2/5

Q3.What number is represented by letter A?

3/5

Q4.What number is represented by letter B?

4/5

Q5.What number is represented by letter C?

5/5

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Rectilinear shapes quiz

Show what you've learned!

Q1.Fill in the gap: Rectilinear shapes are polygons where all sides meet at a __________________.

1/5

Q2.Fill in the gap: We can find the area of rectilinear shapes by splitting the shape into two or more _________________.

2/5

Q3.Fill in the gap: One way in which the shape could be split is shown. The area of this shape can be calculated by the following calculation: 12 × ___ + 6 × 7

3/5

Q4.What is the area of this rectilinear shape?

4/5

Q5.Find the area (A) and perimeter (P) of this rectilinear shape.

5/5

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Rectilinear shapes quiz

Show what you've learned!

Q1.Fill in the gap: Rectilinear shapes are polygons where all sides meet at a __________________.

1/5

Q2.Fill in the gap: We can find the area of rectilinear shapes by splitting the shape into two or more _________________.

2/5

Q3.Fill in the gap: One way in which the shape could be split is shown. The area of this shape can be calculated by the following calculation: 12 × ___ + 6 × 7

3/5

Q4.What is the area of this rectilinear shape?

4/5

Q5.Find the area (A) and perimeter (P) of this rectilinear shape.

5/5

Lesson summary: Rectilinear shapes

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