YEAR 5 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS
Measurement, perimeter and area.
Choose useful metric units and scales, find areas by covering or splitting regions, and distinguish a boundary from the space inside.
3 lessons1 practice test
Work through the topic
Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.
- 01
Measurement units and precision
Choose metric units, read equal scale intervals and explain why a measured value may be an estimate.
- 02
Regular/irregular regions
Find area by counting equal square units, joining non-overlapping rectangles or subtracting a missing piece.
- 03
Boundary and area problems
Choose perimeter or area for a task, solve missing-side questions and compare shapes with equal boundary lengths.
AFTER THE LESSONS
Review & tests Topic review
Revisit the key ideas, then choose a practice paper.