Are your children ready to begin finding out about area? This Year 4 What is Area? resource is perfect for you! Children will explore the skills needed for area of rectilinear shapes by completing four different question types and two examples per style. This resource has been differentiated three ways to support all learners. Here is a brief outline of how our differentiation differs per level of challenge:

Developing Questions to support the introduction of area. Using squares and rectangles, where the square point of reference is overlaid onto the given shape.

Expected Questions to support the introduction of area. Using rectilinear shapes with up to 6 sides, where a shape is given as a point of reference.

Greater Depth Questions to support the introduction of area. Using rectilinear shapes with up to 8 sides, where a shape is given as a point of reference but does not fit exactly.

This resource can be used as an independent learning activity in class. Alternatively, you could incorporate it into a small group activity to challenge or offer further support to those who need it. A clear and concise answer sheet has been provided to aid marking or it could be used for peer or self marking too.