Around & In
measurement · perimeter and area of rectangles
Relate perimeter and area of rectangles, using manipulatives and diagrams [5.S(M).6].
Around & In is a Grade 3 measurement game that connects the perimeter and area of rectangles. Players roll dice to generate rectangle dimensions, decide whether they are claiming area or perimeter, and then calculate the requested measure. Drawing the rectangle on grid paper can make the relationship visible, helping students separate the ideas of distance around a shape and space inside it.
Use it for partner work when you want students practicing both computation and measurement vocabulary. The changing dimensions create plenty of opportunities to compare rectangles and explain why area and perimeter respond differently. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate the lesson for Around & In and add teacher-ready support around the verified game. No credit card is needed, and free accounts include 3 lesson generations for life.
- Grades:
- 3
- Players:
- 2 players
- Materials:
- dice, paper, printable
- Classroom use:
- partner work
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