Mathematics - Geometry - Perimeter and Area - Area of rectangles and squares - Same Area, Different Shape

Challenge: 'Draw 3 different rectangles that all have an area of 24 square units.' Possible answers: 1×24, 2×12, 3×8, 4×6. Draw on grid. Then: 'Which of your rectangles has the SMALLEST perimeter?' (4×6 with P=20 beats 1×24 with P=50). The student discovers that for a fixed area, shapes closer to a

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Mathematics - Geometry - Perimeter and Area - Area of rectangles and squares - Same Area, Different Shape
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Mathematics - Geometry - Perimeter and Area - Area of rectangles and squares - Same Area, Different Shape

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vivmagarwalJan 29, 2026

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Challenge: 'Draw 3 different rectangles that all have an area of 24 square units.' Possible answers: 1×24, 2×12, 3×8, 4×6. Draw on grid. Then: 'Which of your rectangles has the SMALLEST perimeter?' (4×6 with P=20 beats 1×24 with P=50). The student discovers that for a fixed area, shapes closer to a

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MathematicsGeometry - Perimeter and AreaStage 3, Class 4, PYP Grade 3, Class 4, Grade 3

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