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Measuring area by counting square units, and counting faster by rows.
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Count the squares one by one, or count the rows and how many squares are in each row, then multiply.
Watch for: Counting only the squares around the outside. Missing a row. Writing the answer without square units.
At home: Floor or wall tiles make good area puzzles: count the rows, count one row, and multiply.
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 3 · Measuring area · 3.MD.C.6
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Count square units. Try counting rows.
How many rows? How many in each row? Multiply.
Luna's Space Adventure
Grade 3 · Measuring area · 3.MD.C.6
Astronaut Luna is exploring a far-off corner of space. Solve each problem to help Luna's mission go smoothly!
Count square units. Try counting rows.
How many rows? How many in each row? Multiply.
New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.
Save to PinterestCommon Core 3.MD.C.6 · Measure area by counting unit squares.
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