Common Core: 3rd Grade Math : Count Unit Squares: CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.6

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 3rd Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #5581 : Ssat Elementary Level Quantitative (Math)

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

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If each of the small boxes in the figure below measures 1 in by 1 in, what is the area of the entire shape? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 21in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 20in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 24in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 22in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 23in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 24in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 24\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 24in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #1 : Count Unit Squares: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.6

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

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How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 19in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 21in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 18in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 22in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 20in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 18in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 18\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 18in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #2 : Count Unit Squares: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.6

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

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How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 16in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 17in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 18in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 19in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 15in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 16in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 16\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 16in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #1562 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

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How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 11in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 12in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 10in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 13in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 12in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 12\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 12in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #1561 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

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How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 8in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 5in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 4in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 7in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 6\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #3 : Count Unit Squares: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.6

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

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How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 4in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 5in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 7in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 8in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 4in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 4\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 4in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #1 : Count Unit Squares: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.6

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

Screen shot 2015 09 29 at 10.44.22 am

How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 


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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 21in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 18in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 17in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 20in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 19in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 21in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 21\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 21in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #4 : Count Unit Squares: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.6

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

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How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 


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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 7in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 5in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 3in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 4in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 6\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #1567 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

Screen shot 2015 09 29 at 10.44.22 am

How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 


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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 11in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 10in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 8in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 7in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 8in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 8\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 8in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

Example Question #1568 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

The rectangle is made up of \(\displaystyle 1in\) by \(\displaystyle 1in\) squares. Use this information to help you solve the problem. 

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How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 


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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 14in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 15in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 17in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 16in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 13in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 15in^2\)

Explanation:

We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are \(\displaystyle 15\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 15in^2\)

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units.  

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