Area is the amount of space inside a shape. We measure area by counting the number of unit squares that cover the shape without gaps or overlaps.
Always measure area using square units, such as square inches, square centimeters, or generic unit squares.
To find the area, look inside the shape and count how many unit squares it takes to cover the shape completely.
Make sure each square you count is the same size. Mixing different sizes of squares does not give a correct area.
Unit squares are 1-by-1 squares. We use them to measure the area of shapes by counting how many unit squares fit inside.
You can count each unit square one by one, or multiply length × width if the shape is a rectangle.
We use area to find out how much space something takes up on a flat surface. This helps in real-life situations like measuring floors, gardens, or walls.
When measuring in real life, always check the unit (like square inches, square feet, or square meters) to understand the size correctly.