Mathematics·Measurement·procedural
Measuring Perimeters
Measure the perimeter of simple 2-D shapes
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is learning practical measurement skills — using rulers and other tools to measure length, weight, and volume accurately, working with money, and telling time to the nearest minute.
Evidence of understanding
- Measure each side of a rectangle and add the lengths to find the perimeter
- Calculate the perimeter of a regular shape given the side length
- Explain that perimeter is the total distance around a shape
Assessment prompt
If Measuring Perimeters wants to put a decorative border around a rectangular picture frame 20 cm wide and 30 cm tall, can they work out the total length of border needed?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y3/M/2GB · uk-nc-2013
Measure perimeter
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2