Loop Card Game - Calculating Perimeter

The Loop Card Game is an engaging educational activity designed to help Year 4 students practice and reinforce their understanding of calculating perimeters. The game consists of a series of cards, each posing a question related to the perimeter of squares and rectangles, with varying dimensions provided in centimetres (cm), millimetres (mm), and metres (m). For instance, one card asks for the perimeter of a rectangle with sides measuring 4cm and 7cm, with the answer being 22cm. Another card challenges students to find the length of one side of a square when the perimeter is given, such as a square with a perimeter of 36cm having sides that measure 9cm.

Additionally, the game includes questions that require students to deduce the missing side length of a rectangle when the perimeter and one side length are provided. For example, if the perimeter of a rectangle is 36cm and the width is 3cm, students must calculate that the length measures 15cm. The Loop Card Game covers a range of scenarios, from simple perimeters of squares and rectangles to more complex problems involving different units of measurement. By working through these cards, students develop their skills in counting, addition, and multiplication, while also learning to convert between units where necessary. The game is a fun and effective way for students to become fluent in calculating perimeters, an essential aspect of their mathematics curriculum.