Explanation:
To find the area of a shape on a grid, you count how many small squares are inside the shape. Each small square is 1 inch by 1 inch, so each one has an area of 1 in². The total area is just the number of squares inside the shape.
Let’s go through each shape one by one.
First shape (top left):
Count the squares inside the rectangle. It’s 2 squares wide and 4 squares tall.
2 × 4 = 8 squares.
So the area is 8 in².
Second shape (top right):
This rectangle is 3 squares wide and 5 squares tall.
3 × 5 = 15 squares.
So the area is 15 in².
Third shape (middle left):
This is a square. It’s 5 squares wide and 5 squares tall.
5 × 5 = 25 squares.
So the area is 25 in².
Fourth shape (middle right):
This rectangle is 2 squares wide and 6 squares tall.
2 × 6 = 12 squares.
So the area is 12 in².
Fifth shape (bottom left):
This rectangle is 3 squares wide and 7 squares tall.
3 × 7 = 21 squares.
So the area is 21 in².
Sixth shape (bottom right):
This shape is irregular. We still just count the squares.
Let’s count them row by row:
Top row: 4 squares
Middle row: 4 squares
Bottom row: 3 squares
Total: 4 + 4 + 3 = 11 squares.
So the area is 11 in².
Final Answer:
8 in², 15 in², 25 in², 12 in², 21 in², 11 in²
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of area printables.
