KS1 & KS2 maths curriculum

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Understand the concept of area

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  • Geometry and Measure
  • Number: Multiplication and division

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In this unit pupils will explain what area is and measure using counting as a strategy. They will make different shapes with the same area and compare the area of different shapes.

This unit builds on pupils' understanding of 2D shape to understand the concept of area. They will explain what area is and use strategies of counting squares to measure area, compare areas and explore different shapes with the same area. This will prepare them for using multiplication to calculate area.

  1. Explain what area is
  2. Measure area using counting with squares as a strategy
  3. Explain how to make different shapes with the same area
  4. Explain how to compare the area of different shapes
  5. Solve problems involving counting and drawing the areas of different shapes

  • Count unit squares in simple shapes
  • Understand arrays and multiplication
  • Recognise and name common 2D shapes

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