Splitting Shapes into Rectangles Worksheet Download
This math worksheet practices finding the area of a rectilinear figure by splitting it into two rectangles. Students draw the line, write the area of each rectangle and add the two areas to get the total. Some shapes are drawn on a grid of square units and some have their side lengths labeled. The answer key shows one place to cut and the area of each part.
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Splitting Shapes into Rectangles
Each worksheet has 8 L-shaped and T-shaped figures, half of them on a grid. Students split each one into two rectangles, find each area and add them.
About this worksheet
Each worksheet has 8 L-shaped and T-shaped figures, half of them on a grid. Students split each one into two rectangles, find each area and add them.
Student objectives
- Split an L-shape or a T-shape into two rectangles
- Find the area of each rectangle by multiplying its length and width
- Add the areas of the parts to find the total area
Everyday practice
- Finding how much carpet an L-shaped room needs
- Working out the size of a garden made of two rectangular beds
- Counting the tiles on an oddly shaped floor