Area Is Measured In Unit Squares Math Games

In this series of games, your students will learn that a square with side length 1 unit, called “a unit square,” is said to have “one square unit” of area, and can be used to measure area. The Area Is Measured In Unit Squares learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 3.MD.C.5.a as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

The area is the amount of space a 2-dimensional figure occupies. The area is the entire space without gaps inside the border of the figure. All 2-D shapes have an area. A square with a side length of 1 unit is a square unit. Describe how to find the area of a figure on a grid using unit squares. The area is measured by the number of square units that fully occupy a space without any gaps. The number of square units it takes to completely occupy a shape is its area.

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