Area is the amount of space a shape covers on a flat surface. We measure area by counting the number of squares inside a shape.
Always measure area in square units because you are counting squares, not just numbers.
To find the area of a shape, count all the squares inside it. Each square must be the same size (1 unit square).
Make sure you only count full squares inside the shape. Do not count the spaces outside the edges.
A unit square is a square that has sides of length 1 unit. We use unit squares to measure area.
Think of unit squares like tiles on a floor. Counting tiles helps you know how much space the shape takes up.
We use area to measure how much space something covers, like a rug, a garden, or a classroom floor.
Using area helps you compare spaces. A larger area means more space is covered.