Solving Problems Related to Perimeter & Area
T.I.P.S.
Students must be able to solve word problems that involve perimeter and area of rectangles.
Example
Beck’s family is adding an L-shaped room to their house, as illustrated below (not drawn to scale). They plan to have crown molding all around the top of the walls, and cover the floor with ceramic tile. How many feet of crown molding will they need? How many square feet of tile will they need? Use the diagram to support and explain your thinking.
Digital Tools
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Area of Squares and Rectangles
Area and Perimeter of Two Figures
Using Area and Perimeter to Determine Cost
Resources
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Readiness Standard 4.5 Algebraic reasoning. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop concepts of expressions and equations. The student is expected to: (D) solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbersFeedback
