Mathematics Measurement Conceptual 8–9 yrs

Understanding Area

理解面积

Description

Understand that a unit square has one square unit of area and that the area of a plane figure is the number of unit squares that cover it without gaps or overlaps

Mastery Evidence
  • Identify a unit square and state its area is 1 square unit
  • Explain why a figure covered by 12 unit squares has area 12 square units
  • Distinguish between area and perimeter as different measurements
Assessment Prompt

If your child counts the small squares inside a rectangle drawn on squared paper, can they tell you the area — and explain what "one square unit" means?