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Grade 4/Geometry

Area Word Problems: With Diagrams

Short, real-world area problems using centimeters and feet. Not multiple choice.
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Practice Questions

  1. A mat is 4 cm long and 2 cm wide. What is the area?
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    8 cm²

  2. A rug is 5 ft long and 4 ft wide. What is the area?
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    20 ft²

  3. A book cover is 6 cm long and 3 cm wide. What is the area?
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    18 cm²

  4. A playground sign is 8 ft long and 2 ft wide. What is the area?
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    16 ft²

  5. A sticker is 5 cm long and 1 cm wide. What is the area?
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    5 cm²

Quick Tip
Tip: Area of a rectangle = length × width.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Introduce area as the space inside a 2D shape, emphasizing its practical applications. Highlight that units for area are always 'square units' to differentiate from length.

Vocabulary
Area: The space inside a 2D shape.
Square unit: A unit of area, like a square inch.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing area with perimeter or length measurement.
  • Forgetting to include 'square' in the units (e.g., 'cm' instead of 'sq cm').
  • Miscounting unit squares or applying incorrect dimensions in word problems.
Differentiation
SupportProvide grid paper or physical square tiles for direct counting.
ChallengeChallenge with compound shapes that require decomposition.
Discussion Questions
  • What does 'area' mean in your own words?
  • Why do we need 'square' units to describe area?
  • Can two shapes look different but have the same area?
  • Where might you see or use area measurements outside of school?
Extension Activities
  • Draw shapes with specific areas.
  • Find areas of real objects.
  • Tile a surface with paper squares.
Parent Tip

Help your child measure the floor space of a room with a ruler.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Geometry & Measurement

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Calculate area word problemsUnderstand area conceptApply multiplication to area