CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.C.5 : Third Grade Math Worksheets

About 3.MD.C.5

Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.

3.MD.C.5.A
A square with side length 1 unit, called "a unit square," is said to have "one square unit" of area, and can be used to measure area.

3.MD.C.5.B
A plane figure which can be covered without gaps or overlaps by n unit squares is said to have an area of n square units.

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Worksheet: Third Grade

Area of Plane Figures


Count or multiply to find the area of each figure.

Core Standard: 3.MD.C.5


Worksheet: Third Grade

Comparing Area


For each pair in the box, find the area in square units. Then write , = in the blank to compare the two areas.

Core Standard: 3.MD.C.5


Worksheet: Third Grade

Finding Area


Count or multiply to find the area of each figure. Write the answers in square units.

Core Standard: 3.MD.C.5



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