Y3

Maths

What is Perimeter? Discussion Problem

Worksheet
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A fantastic problem-solving resource that encourages talk and reasoning amongst children. This Year 4 Perimeter Discussion Problem worksheet requires children to apply their existing knowledge of perimeter in order to solve a challenging word problem. Children will investigate how shapes have been sorted, including their size and number of sides as well as thinking of their own ideas.

This resource is perfect for paired, group or class work.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Compare lengths (m/cm/mm)
  • Measure lengths (m/cm/mm)
  • Measure the perimeter of simple 2-D shapes
  • Add and subtract lengths (m/ cm/ mm)