Comparing Areas

by counting squares

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About This Practice

Different shapes can have equal areas โ€” counting squares compares them fairly. Look at the shapes on the grid and count each oneโ€™s cells: which is biggest? Are there two different shapes with the same area?

Learn to compare the areas of different shapes, understand that different shapes can have the same area, and master the method of comparing areas by counting squares

EasyEstimated Time: 10minareacomparisongridsize relationship

How to Play

  1. Scan the shapes and guess which has the largest area.
  2. Count the cells of each shape and record the areas.
  3. Compare the results with your guess โ€” were you right?
  4. Hunt for pairs of different shapes with the same cell count.
  5. Share your finding: what does shape have to do with area?

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