Perimeter and Area

Objectives

• Finding the perimeter of squares and rectangles using formulas
• Finding the area of squares and rectangles using formulas
• Solving for unknown dimensions using formulas when given the perimeter or the area
• Solving real-world problems involving perimeter and area, including irregular figures made of rectangles and squares.
  

Vocabulary

Perimeter

the distance around the edge of a figure.

Square

a figure with four congruent sides

Formula

a way or method of solving a problem

Rectangle

a figure that has opposite sides that are congruent

Area

the space inside the edges of a figure

Dimensions

the measurements that define a figure