See free Year 4 perimeter and area worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
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Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
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Perimeter
Rectangle 9 cm by 4 cm. Perimeter?
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
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Answer: 26 cm
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Area
Rectangle 9 cm by 4 cm. Area?
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
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Answer: 36 cm²
3
Square
Square side 7 cm. Perimeter?
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
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Answer: 28 cm
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Square area
Square side 7 cm. Area?
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
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Answer: 49 cm²
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