Maths: Area and Perimeter

 Learning objective: To calculate the area and perimeter of different shapes. 


This week the children are focusing on calculating the area and perimeter of different shapes. Firstly, they focused on area of recent ages, using the formula: a = lb and then p = 2l + 2b for perimeter. The children used their knowledge and understanding of Algebra excellently to establish their procedure. 


Towards the end of the week, the children looked at how to calculate are and perimeter of both parallelograms and triangles, using formula once again. 


The pictures below are some of the work produced during this time.






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