About This Resource
Ready-to-print maths resources for cover lessons. Each lesson includes hints, examples, questions, and answers, making it perfect for last-minute cover, supply teachers, or non-specialist staff.
This pack focuses on Area and perimeter (rectangles). It covers a full lesson with support sheets, worked examples, and questions.
Topics Covered
Task 1: Calculating the perimeter of a rectangle. Task 2: Calculating the area of a rectangle. Task 3: Calculating the missing length given the area of a rectangle. Task 4: Calculating the missing length given the perimeter of a rectangle.
Curriculum Links
This resource supports the UK National Curriculum for primary maths:
- Measurement: Area and perimeter of rectangles
- Reasoning: Finding missing lengths from area or perimeter
How It Works
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No preparation needed. Download the PDF and print. Use straight away for last-minute cover or supply teaching.
Support Sheets and Examples
Includes support sheets with examples to guide students and non-specialist teachers through the lesson.
Full Lesson with Answers
Covers a full lesson with questions and worked examples. Answers included. Ideal for revision or extension if not used for cover. Encourage students to self-check using the hints and examples.
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