Year 5
Year 5

Calculate and measure perimeter

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn to calculate in simple and compound shapes.

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is perimeter?
Correct answer: The distance around a shape
The length of a metre stick
The space inside a shape
Q2.
What is the perimeter of the shape below?
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14 cm
24 cm
Correct answer: 28 cm
Q3.
What is the perimeter of the shape below? Give your answer in millimetres.
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118 mm
23.6 mm
Correct answer: 236 mm
Q4.
What is the missing length in the compound shape below?
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10 cm
5 cm
Correct answer: 6 cm