Students choose an informal unit like counters, playing cards or dice to measure and compare the surface area of 3–5 rectangles. They record how many units were needed and note any leftovers, then reflect on which shapes had the greatest and smallest area. A flexible, visual activity for building foundational measurement skills.
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Content AreaMathematics2. Measurement & Space2D Spatial StructureArea
Learning ProgramsMathsGrades 1 & 22. Measurement & SpaceArea1. Compare and measure area