Calculating Area of Squares
Grade 8th Grade · Math · 15 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can calculate the area of a square given the side length.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 6:39
Calculating the Area of Shapes
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The area of a square is calculated by multiplying the length of a side by itself, or side squared.
- 2
If a square has a side length of 7 meters, the area is 49 meters squared (m²).
- 3
Area is always expressed in square units, such as square meters, while side lengths are measured in units of distance, such as meters.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A square has a side length of 11 meters. What is the area of this square? Make sure to include units in your answer.”
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