Shapes inside a figure
Splitting figures into simple shapes to find area and perimeter. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
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Composite figures
- Split the figure into rectangles.
- Find each part’s area by counting the squares.
- Add the parts (or subtract a cut-out part). Half squares: 2 halves = 1 whole.
L-shape on a grid: one rectangle of 6 × 2 = 12 squares and one of 2 × 3 = 6 squares. Area = 12 + 6 = 18 squares.
For the perimeter count only the outside edge, not the lines where you split it.
Shapes inside shapes
Count triangles or squares in a figure systematically: first the small single ones, then those made of two, then bigger ones.
Remember this and test yourself
- Split into rectangles and count the squares.
- Add the areas.
- Perimeter: only the outside edge.
- Count shapes systematically: small to big.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
Cut, calculate, combine.
Important words
First say the answer yourself, then turn the card over.
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
Now the real quiz!
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Follows CAPS for Grade 4 Mathematics. Always check your teacher’s notes and textbook too.