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

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Example Question #5356 : 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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How many square inches make up the area of the shape below? 


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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 10in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 7in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 8in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 10in^2\)

Explanation:

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

There are \(\displaystyle 10\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 10in^2\)

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

Example Question #5357 : 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. 

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:

\(\displaystyle 16in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 18in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 14in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 17in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 15in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 14in^2\)

Explanation:

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

There are \(\displaystyle 14\) squares within the shape, which means the area is \(\displaystyle 14in^2\)

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

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