Link area of rectangles to multiplication
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Why this why now
This unit develops pupils' understanding of the concept of area and introduces the use of multiplication to calculate the area of shapes formed from rectangles. They explore compound shapes, calculating the length of unmarked sides and using knowledge of multiplication and division to solve problems involving areas and side lengths. This understanding will underpin understanding of volume and be developed to calculate the areas of other shapes in the future.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Identify right angles
- Compare angles using visual tools
- Estimate angle size using known benchmarks
Threads
Why this why now
This unit develops pupils' understanding of the concept of area and introduces the use of multiplication to calculate the area of shapes formed from rectangles. They explore compound shapes, calculating the length of unmarked sides and using knowledge of multiplication and division to solve problems involving areas and side lengths. This understanding will underpin understanding of volume and be developed to calculate the areas of other shapes in the future.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Identify right angles
- Compare angles using visual tools
- Estimate angle size using known benchmarks
Link area of rectangles to multiplication
In this unit pupils will calculate the area of a rectangle using multiplication and use their knowledge of area to solve problems.
10 lessons in unit
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