Description
Year Level: 6th to 9th
AREA OF COMPOSITE SHAPES ACTIVITY
Maths Challenge Activity- to keep your students engaged, thinking critically and making connections to 2D shapes.
This activity requires students to determine the area of circles and squares based on the given dimensions. It also encourages them to think creatively and come up with mathematical strategies to solve unknown lengths and compare the areas of circles and squares and shaded parts.
The aim of this activity is to:
– Increase their fluency and confidence in geometry and measurements
– Develop understanding of a variety of problems with 2D shapes.
Step-by-step solutions are also included.
Learning Outcomes:
- Solve problems involving the area of circles and squares.
- Calculate the area of composite shapes.
- Determine the ratio of square area to circle area.
- Determine the ratio of shaded areas.
Comply with Australian Curriculum:
Calculate areas of composite shapes (ACMMG216)




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