Y6

Maths

Area of a Right-Angled Triangle Prior Learning

Worksheet
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Ensure your children are prepared for calculating the area of right-angled triangles with this Year 6 Area of a Right-Angled Triangle Prior Learning resource, which covers the essential knowledge of converting between measurements, using formulae and counting squares to find area.

Ideal for use before new learning, this resource includes three fluency questions and three reasoning and problem solving questions. This resource could be used in class or sent out as homework; how you use it is up to you.

An answer sheet is also included, which will make your marking a breeze. Or, you could encourage peer or self marking - the answer sheet is simple and easy to use. Download now to try it out. You won't be disappointed.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Calculate and compare the area of rectangles (including squares), and including using standard units, square centimetres (cm2) and square metres (m2) and estimate the area of irregular shapes
  • Calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles