Bite 1
Use square centimetres to measure and estimate the areas of rectangles
Create the array structure of area using squares (1 cm × 1 cm) in rows and columns.
Recognise that area can be measured in square centimetres.
Discuss strategies to estimate area in square centimetres.
Explain how the grid structure of rows and columns helps to find the area.
Estimate and measure the areas of squares and rectangles (within the range of 100 square centimetres).
Record area in square centimetres using numerals and words.
Use efficient strategies for counting large numbers of square centimetres.
Bite 1
Use square centimetres to measure and estimate the areas of rectangles
Create the array structure of area using squares (1 cm × 1 cm) in rows and columns.
Recognise that area can be measured in square centimetres.
Discuss strategies to estimate area in square centimetres.
Explain how the grid structure of rows and columns helps to find the area.
Estimate and measure the areas of squares and rectangles (within the range of 100 square centimetres).
Record area in square centimetres using numerals and words.
Use efficient strategies for counting large numbers of square centimetres.