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Area & Perimeter

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These task cards are a sampler from the following sets of task cards. You may use them as a quick assessment
to determine if they will work well for your students.

Find the Area Task Cards

Elementary teachers will download 30 printable area task cards for
teaching 3rd and 4th grade students to find the area of composite
figures, such as, triangles, rectangles and polygons.

• The first 15 cards require students to calculate the area using square
units.
• The last 15 cards require students to calculate the area by using the
given measurements of two sides.

They work well in math centers for area activities and games, such as a
scavenger hunt, SCOOT and more.

Find the Perimeter Task Cards

Elementary teachers will download 30 printable perimeter task cards for
teaching 3rd and 4th grade students. Students will find the perimeter of
various composite figures and shapes.

They work well in math centers or stations for activities and games,
such as a scavenger hunt, SCOOT and more.

Teachers may use them in math stations as a review, test prep,

formative assessment or as extra practice for special education math
students.

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 Contents
NOTE: Print only student pages 7-10 to save ink.

Scavenger Hunt Directions 4

More Game Ideas 5
Math Task Cards 7
Student Response Form 9
Student Response Form Key 10
Free Offers 11

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 Scavenger Hunt Directions

This scavenger hunt reviews area and perimeter.

1. Print the task cards on cardstock. Laminate if desired.

2. Make copies of the student response form (one for each student).

3. Hide the scavenger hunt cards around the classroom.

4. Students must search around the classroom to find the cards.

5. When a card is found, students write the answer on their student response
form. The card stays in the hidden spot.

6. Students continue searching around the room until all the cards are answered.

7. Students may work alone or with a partner.

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 More Game Ideas
1. Independent Center Work
2. Memory Game – If your cards don’t come with answer cards, create them on index cards. Lay the question
cards and answer cards face down to play a memory (concentration) game. Great for small groups.
3. Whole Group Game (SCATTER) – Give half of the students a question card and half an answer card. If
answer cards aren’t provided, create them on index cards. Students must scatter (mingle) around the room
to find their correct partner. This encourages content-rich discussions.
4. Use cards with basic board games or other games. Student may move game piece when a question is
answered correctly. (Battleship, Chutes & Ladders, Don’t Break the Ice, etc.)
5. Interactive Bulletin Board – Hang question cards on bulletin board. Students record answers in their content
area journals during designated transition times.
6. Use cards for a game of Jeopardy or similar quiz show game.
7. Tic Tac Toe – When a task card is answered correctly, the student may place an “X” or “O”. Tape a tic-tac-
toe board on the floor. Students toss bean bags when a question is answered correctly.
8. Display 1-2 cards per day for math journal writing.
9. Hang task cards along a wall or set one on each desk. Students record answers moving to the next card
when a designated sound or motion cues the movement. (SCOOT)
10. May be used repeated practice or for differentiated instruction. Students may be given fewer cards to
complete or complete only the odds or evens. Task cards replace worksheets!

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 More Game Ideas, Cont.-
11. Send task cards home for a purposeful homework activity.
12. Task cards may be used as a quick formative assessment to guide instruction. Give the students five cards for
a quick check.
13. Play ANSWERS UP game. Designated student reads a question card. Students record answers on small chalk
board or white board. Students show answers when designated student says, “Answers up!”
14. Transition or Morning Activity (Bell Work) – Display one task card each day for students to record answers.
15. Place task cards in plastic eggs or small boxes. Students find boxes and record answers.
16. Use task cards as flashcards with partners or small groups.
17. Use as extra reinforcement for students who complete work early.
18. Create a scavenger hunt. Hide the question cards around the room. Give each student an answer card. They
must find the correct question to match their answer.
19. Have students create their own task cards after completing a research project or unit study.
20. Be creative! Allow your students to create game ideas!

Notes:
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 Find the Area or Perimeter
Area & Perimeter
Free Sampler
Area of a Square = a² (a = 1 side)

Area of a Rectangle = w x h (width x height)

Area of a Triangle = 1/2 w x h (1/2 width x height)

Find the Area Find the Area

Label Your Answer Label Your Answer
+

Each
= square unit = 1 km²
21 ft
8 + 8 = ___
38 ft
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 Find the Area Find the Perimeter
Label your answer Label your answer

Each square unit = 1 in²

35 cm 41 cm 41 cm

41 cm
3 4

Find the Perimeter Find the Perimeter

Label Your Answer Label Your Answer

4m 2m
1m 15 ft

1m
3m 5 6
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Area and Perimeter Name:
Student Response Form Date:
Card Card
Answer Answer
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2 5
3 6
Write a story describing how you would use area and
perimeter concepts in your everyday life.
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Area and Perimeter Name:
Student Response Form Date:
Card Card
Answer Answer
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2 5
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Write a story describing how you would use area and
perimeter concepts in your everyday life.
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 Area and Perimeter Name: KEY Area and Perimeter Name: KEY
Sampler Date: Sampler Date:
Card Card Card Card
Answer Answer Answer Answer
# # # #
1 7 km² 4 123 cm 1 7 km² 4 123 cm
2 399 ft² 5 18 m 2 399 ft² 5 18 m
3 9 in² 6 180 ft 3 9 in² 6 180 ft
Write a story describing how you would use area and Write a story describing how you would use area and
perimeter concepts in your everyday life. perimeter concepts in your everyday life.
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