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Perimeter and Area · Explain rectangle and square area methods · 3:42

You'll learn: Derive rectangle area from a rectangular array

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Rows and columns count the tiles

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You'll learn: Derive rectangle area from a rectangular array

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Explain rectangle and square area methods

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A square is a rectangle with equal sides
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A square is a rectangle with equal sides
You'll learn: Apply the array reasoning to squares

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Estimate area and combine simple regions

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Estimate coverage on a grid
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Estimate coverage on a grid
You'll learn: Use full and partial squares to estimate area
Split a shape into known regions
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Split a shape into known regions
You'll learn: Add non-overlapping rectangular areas
Remove a region to find what remains
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Remove a region to find what remains
You'll learn: Subtract a known cut-out area

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Compare perimeter and area independently

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Same area can have different perimeters
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Same area can have different perimeters
You'll learn: Track coverage and exposed edges separately
Same perimeter can have different areas
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Same perimeter can have different areas
You'll learn: Compare rectangular shapes with a fixed boundary length
Design under a boundary or coverage constraint
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Design under a boundary or coverage constraint
You'll learn: Explain a choice using both measurements

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Explore triangle area by cutting a rectangle

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A diagonal shares a rectangle into equal areas
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A diagonal shares a rectangle into equal areas
You'll learn: Explain half-area by cutting and matching
Different triangles can share the same area
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Different triangles can share the same area
You'll learn: Extend the rectangle comparison using two pieces
Use triangle pieces in an area puzzle
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Use triangle pieces in an area puzzle
You'll learn: Calculate a composite region with the taught method

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Recognise the need for fractional units

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Whole units are sometimes too coarse
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Whole units are sometimes too coarse
You'll learn: Recognise why a smaller unit is needed
Share one whole fairly
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Share one whole fairly
You'll learn: Build a unit fraction by equal sharing

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Explain why equal parts matter

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Equal parts make a valid fractional unit
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Equal parts make a valid fractional unit
You'll learn: Distinguish equal shares from arbitrary pieces
Different shapes can have equal area
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Different shapes can have equal area
You'll learn: Recognise equal-area parts without requiring identical shapes

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Interpret numerator and denominator

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The denominator names the unit
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The denominator names the unit
You'll learn: Identify the size of one equal part