Perimeter by Counting Squares

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the concept of perimeter as the total distance around a shape.
  2. Calculate perimeter by counting squares along the sides of simple shapes.
  3. Apply the concept of perimeter by counting squares to solve real-life and mathematical problems.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 3 Measurement:

  • Measure the perimeter of simple 2-D shapes.