Five sections of area practice, written as a Year 5 maths homework. Pupils calculate areas like a 5 cm by 4 cm rectangle, compare rectangles using <, > and =, find a missing side from an area of 24 cm², estimate irregular shapes on grids, and finish with word problems including a farmer's field and a true-or-false. Answers are at the end. It covers the England National Curriculum area objective.
Measurement
“Calculate and compare the area of rectangles (including squares), and including using standard units”
The first three sections build from calculating to comparing to inverse problems.
Measurement
“Measure and calculate the perimeter of composite rectilinear shapes in centimetres and metres”
The problem-solving section links area back to perimeter.
Straight calculations, from a 5 cm by 4 cm rectangle to an 8 m by 5 m playground.
Pupils compare shapes like a 6 by 4 rectangle and a 5 by 5 square with symbols.
Inverse questions such as area 24 cm², width 4 cm, length unknown.
Grid-based estimation, counting whole and part squares.
Word problems and a true-or-false about equal areas.
Homework
Five short sections make a full week's practice with quick marking from the key.
Stretch task
The missing-sides and true-or-false questions extend pupils who find area routine.
Revision
Use it before assessments to revisit area alongside estimation on grids.
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