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Finding Area by Counting Squares

Count square units inside rectangles to find their area.
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Practice Questions

  1. Area of the shape?
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    (B) 6 square units

  2. Area of the shape?
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    (A) 6 square units

  3. What is the area?
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    (D) 16 square units

  4. What is the area?
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    (B) 8 square units

  5. Find the area.
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    (B) 6 square units

Teacher Resources
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.C.5
Teaching Notes

Introduce area as the total space a 2D shape covers. Emphasize counting each unit square carefully to avoid errors.

Vocabulary
Area: The space a shape covers.
Square unit: A square with sides of one unit.
Common Mistakes
  • Adding the side lengths instead of multiplying
  • Counting the grid lines rather than the squares
  • Switching rows and columns when writing the multiplication sentence
  • Counting perimeter instead of area.
  • Missing squares in count.
  • Double-counting squares.
  • Not understanding 'square unit'.
Differentiation
SupportUse smaller rectangles, physically point and count squares.
ChallengeEstimate area of irregular shapes by counting squares.
Discussion Questions
  • What does 'area' mean in your own words?
  • How is area different from perimeter?
  • When might you need to find an area?
  • Can two different rectangles have the same area?
Extension Activities
  • Draw shapes and count squares.
  • Find area in a room.
  • Use blocks to build shapes.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to count objects in a grid pattern at home.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Measurement and Geometry

Estimated Time

12 minutes

Skills Practiced
Counting square units inside rectanglesMultiplying rows by columns to find areaUnderstanding area as the space a shape coversConnecting arrays to area models