Get your children ready for calculating the area of compound shapes with this Year 5 Area of Compound Shapes Prior Learning resource, which covers the essential learning of making rectilinear shapes with a given number of squares. Designed to be used before new learning, this resource ensures a solid foundation for learners by providing a mix of fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions.

Use in class as part of a lesson, or send out as homework - it's up to you. You'll love it either way. With an answer page included, this resource is a great place to start your teaching of area of compound shapes!