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Explain how to calculate the area of a rectangle using multiplication
I can explain how to use multiplication to calculate the area of a rectangle.
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- Year 5
Explain how to calculate the area of a rectangle using multiplication
I can explain how to use multiplication to calculate the area of a rectangle.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The area of a rectangle is similar to an array for multiplication.
- Times table knowledge helps you to calculate the area of a rectangle.
- To find the area of a rectangle you multiply the length by the width.
Keywords
Array - Items (including numbers) arranged in columns or rows are called arrays.
Length - Length is the distance from one point to another.
Width - Width is the distance from side to side.
Common misconception
Some pupils may still not have the automaticity of times tables facts useful for this lesson.
Pre-teaching some tricky times tables facts by using counters for arrays will be useful. Consider allowing scaffolds within the lesson.
One of the slides shows a teacher using a piece of paper, cut to size, hiding all of the squares on an array apart from the length and the width. Regular practice outside of the lesson using different arrays will help to reinforce the learning.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.9 × 8 = .
9 × 8 = .
Q2.Match the array with times tables facts.
Match the array with times tables facts.
Q3.Which times table fact is being shown here?
Which times table fact is being shown here?
3 + 5 = 15
Q4.True or false? This shape has an area of three square metres.
True or false? This shape has an area of three square metres.
True. There are 3 squares that each have the area of one square metre.
Q5.Which of these statements are true for a square?
Which of these statements are true for a square?
All of the angles are 180 degrees
None of the sides are parallel
Q6.Match each parts of the rectangle to the correct letter.
Match each parts of the rectangle to the correct letter.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these rectangles has the dimensions correctly labelled ?
Which of these rectangles has the dimensions correctly labelled ?
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Q2.What is the area of this shape? cm²
What is the area of this shape? cm²
Q3.What is the area of this shape? cm²
What is the area of this shape? cm²
Q4.What is the area of the shaded shape? cm²
What is the area of the shaded shape? cm²
Q5.What is the area of this shape? cm²
What is the area of this shape? cm²
Q6.Order the shapes by area, starting with the smallest area.
Order the shapes by area, starting with the smallest area.
