Rearrange twelve tiles

Math activity

Rearrange twelve square tiles to compare rectangular area and perimeter, calculate each and justify a new design.

  • 4th grade
  • 4 pages
  • Answer key included

What’s included

  • 4-page student PDF
  • 6-page separate teacher guide

Rearrange twelve square tiles to compare rectangular area and perimeter, calculate each and justify a new design.

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How to use it

Read the teacher guide to check learner readiness and prepare the activity. Use its guidance and worked examples alongside the printable. Choose reading or response support to match the learner’s needs.

Students will

  • Rearrange twelve square tiles to compare rectangular area and perimeter, calculate each and justify a new design.

Teaching notes

Support and extension

Support: provide a labeled model or manipulatives and fewer items at the same goal. Stretch: compare two methods or justify a generalization.

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