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Square Stones on a Garden Bed
Age 8 · Maths
The garden bed is covered with equal square stones. You can find its area by counting how many stones fit inside.
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In the picture
- A single square stone: one unit of covering.
- A stone in the two-by-two block: one equal square inside rows and columns.
- The bare soil patch: the part still to be covered.
Examples
- Floor tiles covering a bathroom floor.
- Chocolate squares in a chocolate bar.
Key takeaways
- Equal squares can cover a flat shape without gaps or overlaps.
- Counting the equal squares tells the area.
Quiz: Square Stones on a Garden Bed (Age 8)
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What must equal squares do when they cover a flat shape?
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What does counting the equal squares that cover a shape tell you?
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When equal squares cover a flat shape, how are they placed?
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