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  area The number of square units
needed to cover a flat surface

base, b A polygon’s side

formula A set of symbols that

Dear Family, expresses a mathematical rule

During the next few weeks, our math class will be height, h The length of a
perpendicular from the base to the
learning about perimeter and area. We will explore top of a two-dimensional figure
the concept that area is a measure of how many
perimeter The distance around a
square units cover a flat surface. We will also learn figure
the formula for finding the area of a rectangle. square unit A unit of area with
dimensions of 1 unit 3 1 unit
You can expect to see homework that provides
practice with finding perimeters and areas of
rectangles, and areas of combined rectangles.
Here is a sample of how your child will be taught to
use a formula to find the area of a rectangle.

Use a Formula to Find Area

This is how we will use a formula to find the area of a rectangle.

STEP 1 Remember that any side of
STEP 2
a rectangle could be the
Identify the base and the Use the formula base. Depending upon the
height of the rectangle. A5b3h side labeled as the base,
to find the area of the perpendicular side to
the rectangle. that base is the height. In

 the model, the base could
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5 54 6 feet and the height as

 9 feet. Because of the
The area is 54 square feet. Commutative Property of
base 5 9 feet Multiplication, the area
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height 5 6 feet does not change.

Appropriate Units
Remember to use the correct square units when expressing the
area of a shape. A measure of 54 feet would simply be a measure
of length, whereas a measure of 54 square feet is a measure of area.

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área La cantidad de unidades cuadradas

 que se necesitan para cubrir una
superficie plana

base, b Un lado de un polígono

Querida familia, fórmula Un conjunto de símbolos que

expresa una regla matemática
Durante las próximas semanas, en la clase de altura, h La longitud de un lado
matemáticas aprenderemos acerca del perímetro y el perpendicular de una figura
bidimensional desde la base hasta la
área. Exploraremos el concepto del área como medida parte superior
de superficie que usa unidades cuadradas. También
perímetro La distancia alrededor de una
aprenderemos la fórmula para hallar el área de un figura
rectángulo. unidad cuadrada Una unidad para medir
el área que tiene 1 unidad de largo y
Llevaré a la casa tareas para practicar la manera de 1 unidad de ancho
hallar los perímetros y las áreas de rectángulos y las
áreas de combinaciones de rectángulos.
Este es un ejemplo de la manera como aprenderemos a
usar una fórmula para hallar el área de un rectángulo.

Usar una fórmula para hallar el área

Así es como usaremos la fórmula del área de un rectángulo.


Recuerda que cualquiera de
PASO 1 PASO 2
los lados de un rectángulo
Identifica la base y la altura del Usa la fórmula puede ser la base. Según el
rectángulo. A5b3h lado que se determine como
para hallar el área base, el lado perpendicular
a esa base es la altura. En el
del rectángulo.

 modelo, la base pudo haber
sido identificada como 6 pies
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y la altura como 9 pies. El
5 54 área no cambia debido a la


El área mide 54 pies cuadrados. propiedad conmutativa de la
multiplicación.
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altura 5 6 pies

Unidades adecuadas
Recuerda que se debe utilizar la unidad cuadrada correcta cuando se
expresa el área de una figura. Una medida de 54 pies sería simplemente
una medida del largo, en cambio una medida de 54 pies cuadrados es
una medida del área.

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 Lesson 13.1
Name
COMMON CORE STANDARD MACC.4.MD.1.3
Perimeter Solve problems involving measurement and
conversion of measurements from a larger unit
to a smaller unit.
Find the perimeter of the rectangle or square.
1. 2. 3.




 


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9 1 3 1 9 1 3 5 24

24 inches meters feet

4. 5. 6.


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centimeters inches meters

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7. Troy is making a flag shaped like a square. 8. The width of the Ochoa Community Pool
Each side measures 12 inches. He wants is 20 feet. The length is twice as long as its
to add ribbon along the edges. He has width. What is the perimeter of the pool?
36 inches of ribbon. Does he have enough
ribbon? Explain.

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Lesson Check (MACC.4.MD.1.3)
1. What is the perimeter of a square window 2. What is the perimeter of the rectangle
with sides 36 inches long? below?

A 40 inches
B 72 inches 
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C 144 inches 
N

D 1,296 inches
A 11 meters C 18 meters
B 14 meters D 400 meters

Spiral Review (MACC.4.NF.3.7, MACC.4.MD.1.1, MACC.4.MD.3.5a, MACC.4.MD.3.5b, MACC.4.G.1.3)

3. Natalie drew the angle below. 4. Ethan has 3 pounds of mixed nuts. How
many ounces of mixed nuts does Ethan
have? (Lesson 12.3)

Which is the most reasonable estimate for A 30 ounces

the measure of the angle Natalie drew? B 36 ounces
(Lesson 11.2)
C 48 ounces
A 308 D 54 ounces
B 908
C 1808
D 2108

5. How many lines of symmetry does the 6. Which of the following comparisons is © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
shape below appear to have? (Lesson 10.5) correct? (Lesson 9.7)

A 0.70 . 7.0
B 0.7 5 0.70
C 0.7 , 0.70
A 0 C 2
B 1 D 0.70 5 0.07
D more than 2

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COMMON CORE STANDARD MACC.4.MD.1.3
Area
Solve problems involving measurement and
conversion of measurements from a larger unit
to a smaller unit.

Find the area of the rectangle or square.

1. 
 2. 
 3. 






 


A5b3h
5 12 3 9
108 square feet

4. 
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7. Meghan is putting wallpaper on a wall that 8. Bryson is laying down sod in his yard to
measures 8 feet by 12 feet. How much grow a new lawn. Each piece of sod is a
wallpaper does Meghan need to cover 1-foot by 1-foot square. How many pieces
the wall? of sod will Bryson need to cover his yard if
his yard measures 30 feet by 14 feet?

______ ______

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Lesson Check (MACC.4.MD.1.3)
1. Ellie and Heather drew floor models 2. Tyra is laying down square carpet pieces
of their living rooms. Ellie’s model in her photography studio. Each square
represented 20 feet by 15 feet. Heather’s carpet piece is 1 yard by 1 yard. If Tyra’s
model represented 18 feet by 18 feet. photography studio is 7 yards long and
Whose floor model represents the greater 4 yards wide, how many pieces of square
area? How much greater? carpet will Tyra need?
A Ellie; 138 square feet A 10
B Heather; 24 square feet B 11
C Ellie; 300 square feet C 22
D Heather; 324 square feet D 28

Spiral Review (MACC.4.NBT.2.5, MACC.4.NF.2.4c, MACC.4.MD.1.3)

3. Typically, blood fully circulates through 4. Each of the 28 students in Romi’s
the human body 8 times each minute. class raised at least $25 during the
How many times does blood circulate jump-a-thon. What is the least amount
through the body in 1 hour? (Lesson 3.1) of money the class raised? (Lesson 3.5)
A 48 C 480 A $5,200 C $660
B 240 D 4,800 B $700 D $196

5. What is the perimeter of the shape below 6. Ryan is making small meat loaves. Each
if 1 square is equal to 1 square foot? small meat loaf uses 3
__ pound of meat.
4
(Lesson 13.1) How much meat does Ryan need to
make 8 small meat loaves? (Lesson 8.4)
A 4 pounds
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A 12 feet B 6 pounds
B 14 feet C 8 pounds
C 24 feet 2 pounds
D 10__
3
D 28 feet

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Name
COMMON CORE STANDARD MACC.4.MD.1.3
Area of Combined Rectangles Solve problems involving measurement and
conversion of measurements from a larger unit
to a smaller unit.

Find the area of the combined rectangles.

1. 
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Area A 5 2 3 6, 


Area B 5 7 3 4
12 1 28 5 40
40 square meters
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Use the diagram for 7–8. 7. What is the area of the space that Nadia
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Nadia makes the diagram below to has shown for scrapbooking?

represent the counter space she wants
to build in her craft room. ______

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8. What is the area of the space she has
shown for painting?

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Lesson Check (MACC.4.MD.1.3)
1. What is the area of the combined 2. Marquis is redecorating his bedroom.
rectangles below? What could Marquis use the area formula

 to find?


 A how much space should be in a


 storage box


B what length of wood is needed for
A 136 square yards a shelf
C the amount of paint needed to cover
B 100 square yards a wall
C 76 square yards D how much water will fill up his new
D 64 square yards aquarium

Spiral Review (MACC.4.OA.2.4, MACC.4.MD.1.1, MACC.4.MD.1.3)

3. Giraffes are the tallest land animals. A 4. Drew purchased 3 books for $24.
male giraffe can grow as tall as 6 yards. The cost of each book was a multiple
How tall would the giraffe be in feet? of 4. Which of the following could be
(Lesson 12.2) the prices of the 3 books? (Lesson 5.4)
A 2 feet A $4, $10, $10
B 6 feet B $4, $8, $12
C 12 feet C $5, $8, $11
D 18 feet D $3, $7, $14

5. Esmeralda has a magnet in the shape 6. What is the area of the rectangle below?
of a square. Each side of the magnet is (Lesson 13.2)

3 inches long. What is the perimeter of



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her magnet? (Lesson 13.1)

A 3 inches


B 7 inches
C 9 inches
D 12 inches
A 63 square feet C 18 square feet
B 32 square feet D 16 square feet

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 Lesson 13.4
Name
COMMON CORE STANDARD MACC.4.MD.1.3
Find Unknown Measures Solve problems involving measurement and
conversion of measurements from a larger unit
to a smaller unit.

Find the unknown measure of the rectangle.

1.


GU

Perimeter 5 54 feet Think: P 5 (2 3 l) 1 (2 3 w)

54 5 (2 3 20) 1 (2 3 w)
width 5 7 feet 54 5 40 1 (2 3 w)
Since 54 5 40 1 14, 2 3 w 5 14, and w 5 7.

2. 3. 4.


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JO


DN

Perimeter 5 42 meters Area 5 28 square centimeters Area 5 200 square inches

length 5 height 5 base 5

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5. Susie is an organic vegetable grower. 6. An artist is creating a rectangular mural

The perimeter of her rectangular for the Northfield Community Center.
vegetable garden is 72 yards. The width of The mural is 7 feet tall and has an area
the vegetable garden is 9 yards. How long of 84 square feet. What is the length of
is the vegetable garden? the mural?

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Lesson Check (MACC.4.MD.1.3)
1. The area of a rectangular photograph is 2. Natalie used 112 inches of blue yarn as
35 square inches. If the width of the photo a border around her rectangular bulletin
is 5 inches, how tall is the photo? board. If the bulletin board is 36 inches
A 5 inches wide, how long is it?

B 7 inches A 20 inches

C 25 inches B 38 inches

D 30 inches C 40 inches
D 76 inches

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1
3. A professional basketball court is in the 4. On a compass, due east is a __ turn
4
shape of a rectangle. It is 50 feet wide and clockwise from due north. How many
1
94 feet long. A player ran one time around degrees are in a __ turn? (Lesson 11.2)
4
the edge of the court. How far did the
A 458
player run? (Lesson 13.1)
A 144 feet B 608

B 194 feet C 908

D 1808
C 238 feet

D 288 feet

5. Hakeem’s frog made three quick jumps. 6. Karen colors in squares on a grid. She
1 5
The first was 1 meter. The second jump colored __ of the squares blue and __ of
8 8
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400 millimeters. What was the total length squares are not colored in? (Lesson 7.10)
of the frog’s three jumps? (Lesson 12.10) 1
A __
8
A 189 centimeters
B 1
__
4
B 225 centimeters
C 1
__
2
C 486 millimeters
D 3
__
D 585 millimeters 4

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Name
Lesson 13.5
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COMMON CORE STANDARD MACC.4.MD.1.3
Solve problems involving measurement and
conversion of measurements from a larger unit
to a smaller unit.
Solve each problem.
1. A room has a wooden floor. There is a rug in
the center of the floor. The diagram shows
the room and the rug. How many square

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feet of the wood floor still shows?

______ 82 square feet 
GU

Area of the floor: 13 3 10 5 130 square feet 
GU
Area of the rug: 8 3 6 5 48 square feet
Subtract to find the area of the floor still showing: 130 2 48 5 82 square feet

2. A rectangular wall has a square window, as 3. Bob wants to put down new sod in his
shown in the diagram. backyard, except for the part set aside
for his flower garden. The diagram shows
Bob’s backyard and the flower garden.

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What is the area of the wall NOT including 
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the window?
How much sod will Bob need?

______ ______
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4. A rectangular painting is 24 inches wide 5. One wall in Jeanne’s bedroom is 13 feet

and 20 inches tall without the frame. With long and 8 feet tall. There is a door 3 feet
the frame, it is 28 inches wide and 24 wide and 6 feet tall. She has a poster on
inches tall. What is the area of the frame the wall that is 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall.
not covered by the painting? How much of the wall is visible?

______ ______

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Lesson Check (MACC.4.MD.1.3)
1. One wall in Zoe’s bedroom is 5 feet wide 2. A garage door is 15 feet wide and
and 8 feet tall. Zoe puts up a poster of 6 feet high. It is painted white, except
her favorite athlete. The poster is 2 feet for a rectangular panel 1 foot high and
wide and 3 feet tall. How much of the 9 feet wide that is brown. How much of
wall is not covered by the poster? the garage door is white?
A 16 square feet A 22 square feet
B 34 square feet B 70 square feet
C 35 square feet C 80 square feet
D 46 square feet D 81 square feet

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3. Kate baked a rectangular cake for a party. 4. Larry, Mary, and Terry each had a full
3
She used 42 inches of frosting around glass of juice. Larry drank __ of his. Mary
3 4 ___
the edges of the cake. If the cake was drank of hers. Terry drank 7 of his.
__
8 1 10
9 inches wide, how long was the cake? Who drank less than __ of their juice?
2
(Lesson 13.4) (Lesson 6.6)

A 5 inches A Larry
B 12 inches B Mary
C 24 inches C Mary and Terry
D 33 inches D Larry and Terry

5. Which of the following statements is NOT 6. Tom and some friends went to a movie.
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(Lesson 5.5) at 4:15 P.M. How long did the movie last?
(Lesson 12.9)
A 7 is a prime number.
A 1 hour 35 minutes
B 9 is a composite number.
B 1 hour 45 minutes
C 7 and 9 have no common factors
other than 1. C 1 hour 55 minutes
D 27 is a common multiple of 7 and 9. D 2 hours 15 minutes

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Name

Chapter 13 Extra Practice

Lesson 13.1
Find the perimeter of the rectangle or square.
1. 2.

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3. 4.

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Lesson 13.2
Find the area of the rectangle or square.
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Lesson 13.3
Find the area of the combined rectangles.
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Lesson 13.4
Find the unkown measure of the rectangle.
1. 2.

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NJ

Perimeter = 80 feet Area = 56 square miles

base = _________________ height = _________________

Lesson 13.5
Solve.
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is 10 feet long and 8 feet tall. There is a garden that is 9 meters long and
window that is 5 feet wide and 3 feet tall 11 meters wide. The flower garden is in
on the wall. What is the area of the wall the center and is a square with sides of
that Jeannette will paint? 3 meters. How many square meters of the
garden is used for vegetables?

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