Area of Rectangles Word Problems Math Games

3 games

In this series of games, your students will learn to multiply side lengths to find areas of rectangles with whole-number side lengths in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems. The Area of Rectangles Word Problems 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.7.b as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Length and width are relative and can be interchanged. Find the length and width of a rectangle. Multiply the length and width of a rectangle to find the area in square units. Solve problems with rectangles of different dimensions.

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Roboshipping Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Hurry, the delivery cannot be late! Play as a cargo ship worker whose job is to fully load containers with robots before they get shipped overseas. It is critical that the robots are loaded efficiently, so come ready to exercise knowledge of rectangular areas!

Patching Brigade Estimated Duration: 17 minutes In this world, there is a very important job crucial to the functioning of society - the road patching brigade. As a new recruit of the patching brigade, it is up to you to determine the area of the road holes through their dimensions, and successfully fill them up!

Area of Rectangles Estimated Duration: 4 minutes Find the area of rectangles in real world situations.

Magical Forest Deluxe Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Find yourself in a magical forest full of treasures and adventures. Collect coins and berries, answer questions, earn points! Good luck!

Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Area of Rectangles Word Problems Math Games

Concepts Covered

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