Measurement

return HOME] Share rich **MEASUREMENT** problems with the group. For each problem you post, please include: - the appropriate grade level(s) - source of the problem

PUZZLING PUZZLES Ms. Liadis has a rectangular puzzle that has an area of 16 square units. Ms. Liu has a rectangular puzzle that has a perimeter of 16 units. Are the puzzles the same size? Explain. //Junior, Unknown//

FENCE POST PROBLEM A farmer fenced a square plot of ground. When he finished, he noted that there were five fence posts placed one metre apart on each of the sides. How many fence posts were used in all? What is the perimeter and area of the square plot of ground? //Junior, Unknown//