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Sometimes children have difficulty distinguishing between Area and Perimeter, especially when working with word problems. This product works well when used as a transition from AREA to PERIMETER because it requires learners to make a comparison. Learners are introduced to the differences between Area and Perimeter (as applied in real life), and are given guidelines on how to distinguish between the two. This product is also good as a review. Students DO NOT perform calculations. Instead, th

This product contains 30 "Area and Perimeter" Task Cards presented in Real Life contexts. They are Common Core aligned, and come in 2 versions (Imperial and Metric). If you like these, you may also like my "Area OR Perimeter?" Task Cards which do not require calculations, but are a great complement to this product. Area OR Perimeter? Task CardsPlease consult preview for a more detailed description.

This activity was designed to complement a 5th Grade introduction to "Graphing Points on a Coordinate Plane" (as specified by the Common Core Standards). However, any teacher or homeschooling parent planning to introduce this subject in Grade 4 will also find this activity useful. This activity presupposes an understanding of Symmetry and, therefore, also aligns with Grade 4 Common Core Standards. Students will be asked to -plot ordered pairs -use a ruler to connect points sequentially -draw t