Grade 3

Directions: The length of a rectangle is 6 cm and its perimeter is 16 cm what is the area of the rectangle in square centimeters? Source: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)

Directions: Draw three rectangles with a perimeter of 20 units. Source: Dan Meyer

Directions: What is the greatest area you can make with a rectangle that has a perimeter of 24 units? Source: Robert Kaplinsky

Directions: What is the greatest perimeter you can make with a rectangle that has an area of 24 square units? Source: Robert Kaplinsky

Directions: How can you tell which square is bigger: a square with a perimeter of 25 units or a square with an area of 25 square units? Source: Robert Kaplinsky

Directions: How can you tell which rectangle is bigger: a rectangle with a perimeter of 24 units or a rectangle with an area of 24 square units? Source: Robert Kaplinsky

Directions: Label the point where 3/4 belongs on the number line. Be as precise as possible. Source: Inspired by Illustrative Mathematics