Base 10 Area Cards
This set of cards has been designed for use with MAB Base 10 blocks.
Students can cover each shape with 1cm3 blocks to determine the area of the shape. They can compare the areas of regular and irregular shapes by covering the two areas.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to compare the perimeter and area of shapes, counting appropriate formal and informal units.
- We are learning to compare the areas of irregular shapes counting square centimetres.
Curriculum alignment
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-2WM
old
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-10MG
old
Measures, records, compares and estimates areas using square centimetres and square metres
MA2-MR-01
new
Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems
MA2-2DS-03
new
Estimates, measures and compares areas using square centimetres and square metres
MA2-2DS-02
new
Performs transformations by combining and splitting two-dimensional shapes
MA2-2DS-01
new
Compares two-dimensional shapes and describes their features
MA2-GM-03
new
Identifies angles and classifies them by comparing to a right angle
MA2-GM-02
new
Measures and estimates lengths in metres, centimetres and millimetres
MA2-GM-01
new
Uses grid maps and directional language to locate positions and follow routes
MA2-PF-01
new
Represents and compares halves, quarters, thirds and fifths as lengths on a number line and their related fractions formed by halving (eighths, sixths and tenths)
MA2-MR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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