Perimeter and Area - Area of Rectangles - Worksheet

The worksheet titled "Area of Rectangles" is an educational resource aimed at reinforcing students' understanding of measuring and calculating the area of rectangles, including squares. This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum objective that requires students to calculate and compare the area of rectangles using standard units such as square centimetres (cm²) and square metres (m²). To facilitate learning, the worksheet provides differentiated sheets and teaching slides, and it introduces key vocabulary such as 'area', 'shape', 'rectangle', 'square', 'formula', 'properties', 'length', and 'width'. Students initially build upon their Year 4 knowledge by counting squares to determine the area, and later apply a formula to calculate the area more efficiently. The concept that a square is a special type of rectangle is also explored, prompting discussion on the properties of these shapes.

The worksheet includes a variety of tasks that cater to different levels of proficiency, from fluency exercises to reasoning and problem-solving challenges. For fluency, students are asked to find the area of given shapes by applying the formula 'Area = length × width', ensuring they understand the relationship between a shape's dimensions and its area. The worksheet progresses to more complex word problems where students must apply their skills in real-world contexts, such as calculating the cost of carpeting a room or the number of tiles needed to cover a bench. In the reasoning and problem-solving section, learners are tasked with calculating the area of different coloured sections within a shape and ordering them by size. The worksheet's structure is designed to support learners as they progress from basic calculations to more intricate mathematical thinking, thereby deepening their comprehension of the concept of area.