This topic focuses on calculating the area of simple geometric shapes. It teaches students how to associate specific area calculation formulas with the corresponding shapes. The problems ask the learner to determine which shape fits a given area formula: for example, identifying the shape whose area is calculated using "side times side" or "half the base times the height" or "length times width." This practice is foundational for geometry, enhancing understanding of how different formulas apply to different shapes.

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Area of a Simple Shape Formula - Words to Shape Worksheet

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Area of a Simple Shape Formula - Words to Shape
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half the base times the height
What shape's area would you calculate like this
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What shape's area would you calculate like this
length times width
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What shape's area would you calculate like this
side times side
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