Second lesson of a Six lesson unit, this is an engaging and visual KS2 maths lesson on calculating the area of squares and rectangles. This free, ready-to-teach resource helps children build a strong understanding of area, using grids, squared units, and real-world examples to explore the concept in a practical and meaningful way.
What’s Included in This Free Resource:
- Warm-up Starter Task – Pupils compare two photographs to develop early reasoning about size and shape, encouraging mathematical discussion.
- Teaching Slides – Step-by-step visuals introduce how to measure area using square units (cm²), and how to count squares on a grid to calculate area.
- Key Vocabulary – Clear introduction to terms like square centimetre (cm²), helping pupils use the correct language confidently.
- Independent Practice – Pupils calculate the area of rectangles and squares, and solve word problems to deepen their problem-solving and reasoning skills.
- Teaching Notes & Answers – All slides include detailed guidance, and answers are provided for easy marking.
This resource is perfect for KS2 teachers looking for a free area lesson that supports concrete to abstract understanding and meets National Curriculum objectives for geometry and measurement.
Download this free KS2 maths lesson today to support your pupils with calculating and understanding area using square units, grids, and rectangles!
Lesson 1 in the sequence can be found HERE
Other lessons in this unit of work coming soon!
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