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Redo the Classroom

Redo the Classroom
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Mathematics Measurement
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Description

This worksheet is an engaging way to investigate area. Students design a new classroom layout using dot paper. Following the open-ended questions, students will divide the area up to provide the most efficient use of space, labelling the measurements of each area and calculating the amount of space needed.
 

Lesson Structure
  • Individual Activity
  • Rotations / Group Work
Curriculum Codes

AC9M6M02 9

Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems

ACMMG137 8.4

Solve problems involving the comparison of lengths and areas using appropriate units

VCMMG224

Solve problems involving the comparison of lengths and areas using appropriate units

MA3-1WM old

Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions

MA3-2WM old

Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations

MA3-3WM old

Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another

MA3-9MG old

Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length

MA3-10MG old

Selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of squares, rectangles and triangles

MA3-GM-02 new

Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances including perimeters

MA3-2DS-02 new

Selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of rectangles

MA3-2DS-03 new

Combines, splits and rearranges shapes to determine the area of parallelograms and triangles

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