Common Core: 3rd Grade Math : Finding Area of a Shape Covered in Unit Squares: CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.5b

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Finding Area Of A Shape Covered In Unit Squares: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.5b

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

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Possible Answers:

 

Correct answer:

 

Explanation:

The shape is made up of unit squares. We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are  squares within the shape. 

Example Question #12 : Finding Area Of A Shape Covered In Unit Squares: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.5b

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

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The shape is made up of unit squares. We can count the number of squares within the shape to find the area. 

There are  squares within the shape. 

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