Perimeter - rectangles with measurements

The educational resource provided by KS2Gems in 2021 is a comprehensive collection of slides aimed at helping Key Stage 2 students grasp the concept of perimeter using rectangles with varying measurements. Each slide presents a series of rectangles, labelled from A to F, with corresponding lengths and widths provided in a range of units including centimetres (cm), metres (m), millimetres (mm), and even kilometres (km). This variety of measurements allows students to practice calculating the perimeter in different units, enhancing their understanding of length and the importance of unit consistency when performing calculations.

These slides serve as an effective visual tool for teachers to illustrate the process of finding the perimeter of rectangles. Students can engage with the material by adding the lengths of all sides of the given rectangles. The inclusion of mixed units within the slides encourages students to convert measurements where necessary, ensuring that all sides are in the same unit before summing them up to find the total perimeter. This exercise not only reinforces their arithmetic skills but also their knowledge of measurement conversion, which is a crucial aspect of the mathematics curriculum at this stage of education.