Perimeter - rectilinear shapes

The educational resource from KS2Gems focuses on the concept of perimeter in the context of rectilinear shapes. These shapes, which are composed entirely of straight lines and right angles, offer a clear and practical way for students to understand how to calculate the distance around a two-dimensional figure. The materials provided include a series of worksheets, each featuring different rectilinear shapes with side lengths marked in various units such as centimetres and metres. The sheets present a range of complexity, from simple rectangles to more complex shapes with multiple sides.

Each worksheet displays a variety of rectilinear figures, labelled with letters and with their respective side lengths clearly indicated. Students are tasked with adding these lengths together to determine the total perimeter of each shape. The figures vary in size and form, from smaller shapes with sides measuring just a few centimetres to larger ones extending up to several metres. This diversity in measurement units and shape complexity is designed to challenge students at different levels of their mathematical understanding, enhancing their skills in measurement and providing a comprehensive practice in calculating perimeters of rectilinear shapes.