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Grade 2/Geometry

Area of Squares

Find the area of squares using centimeters and feet.
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  1. Square: side 5 cm
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    (A) 25 cm²

  2. Square: side 4 ft
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    (A) 16 ft²

  3. Square: side 6 cm
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    (A) 36 cm²

  4. Square: side 3 ft
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    (A) 9 ft²

  5. Square: side 7 cm
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    (A) 49 cm²

Quick Tip
Tip: Area of a square = side × side.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Introduce area as the amount of space inside a 2D shape, measured in square units. Emphasize that for a square, area is side length multiplied by itself.

Vocabulary
Square: A rectangle with four equal sides.
Side length: The measurement of one side.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing area with perimeter.
  • Forgetting to use square units (e.g., cm²).
  • Incorrectly multiplying side lengths.
Differentiation
SupportUse grid paper or unit tiles for visual counting.
ChallengeFind missing side length given area or solve word problems.
Discussion Questions
  • What does 'area' mean in your own words?
  • Why do we use square units for area?
  • How is finding the area of a square similar to or different from finding its perimeter?
  • Can you think of real-world examples where you might need to find the area of a square?
Extension Activities
  • Find areas of larger squares.
  • Compare square areas.
  • Draw squares on grid paper.
Parent Tip

Help your child find square objects and measure their sides.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Geometry & Measurement

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Calculate square areaUnderstand square propertiesUse multiplication for area