perimeter on a grid

Finding Perimeter on a Grid

In this lesson, you will be able to identify the different types of angles such as acute angles, obtuse angles and right angles.

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Finding Perimeter on a Grid

In this lesson, you will be able to identify the different types of angles such as acute angles, obtuse angles and right angles.
perimeter on a grid
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By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  1. Understand the concept of perimeter as the total distance around a shape.
  2. Calculate the perimeter of shapes on a grid by counting the lengths of their sides.
  3. Apply the concept of finding perimeter on a grid to solve real-life and mathematical problems.

Year 4 Measurement:

  • Measure and calculate the perimeter of a rectilinear figure (including squares) in centimetres and metres.

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Last updated on: February 16, 2026

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