Unit 3: Multiplication, Division & Number Sense
Target 234.MD.A.3[EW / Resource Gap] Area & Perimeter
I can solve problems involving the area and perimeter of rectangles using the formulas.
Standard cap: 4 - Solve unfamiliar rectangle problems with constraints or multiple possibilities.
Subskills what students must be able to do
- 1I can decide whether a problem is asking about area or perimeter.
- 2I can find area and perimeter correctly.
- 3I can find missing side lengths using known area or perimeter.
Proficiency Scale & ⚓️ Tasks
1 → 4 proficiency scale
1Beginning
“Is ‘distance around a playground’ area or perimeter?”
2Developing
“Find the area and perimeter of a 7-by-4 rectangle.”
3Proficient
“A rectangle has area 48 square feet and width 6 feet. Find the missing length. Solve a similar perimeter problem.”
4Advanced
“Design two different rectangles with the same area but different perimeters. Explain why this is possible.”
Pre-Test
Check what students already know2Extra Test Materials (1)
Teach
Lessons and videos that introduce the skill5Engage NY Lesson (3)
Engage NY Lesson
Lesson 1 — Area and perimeter of rectangles
Grade 4 · Module 3 · Topic A · Lesson 1
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Engage NY Lesson
Lesson 2 — Multiplicative comparison word problems: area and perimeter formulas
Grade 4 · Module 3 · Topic A · Lesson 2
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Engage NY Lesson
Lesson 3 — Area and perimeter formulas: real world problems
Grade 4 · Module 3 · Topic A · Lesson 3
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