Mathematics · Grades 3

Ice Rink Cutout Area

Find the area of a rectilinear figure by surrounding it with one rectangle and subtracting the rectangle it does not cover.

About 12 minutesAdvanced levelInteractive practice
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What children practice

  • Rectilinear Garden Planner: Find the area of a rectilinear figure by decomposing it into non-overlapping rectangles and adding their areas.

How to use this activity

Invite your child to try the challenge independently first. Encourage them to explain their thinking, use the immediate feedback, and try again when an answer does not work. Short, repeated practice helps build confidence.

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