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Comparing Shape Areas

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Comparing Shape Areas

Comparing Shape Areas

Different sized shapes for comparison

🔍 Part 1: Which Shape is Bigger?

1. Look at the two circles. Which one is bigger?

The small circle

The big circle

They are the same size

2. Look at the two squares. Which one covers more space?

The first square

The second square

They cover the same space

3. Which triangle takes up more room?

Triangle A

Triangle B

Both triangles are the same

📏 Part 2: Size Words

4. Choose the best word to describe the rectangle:

Larger

Smaller

Same

5. The shape that covers less space is:

Bigger

Smaller

Longer

6. Fill in the blank with the right word:

When a shape covers more space, we say it is ____________ than the other shape.

larger

smaller

thinner

💭 Part 3: Tell Me Why

7. Why does one shape cover more space than another?
8. How can you tell which shape is bigger?
9. What does "area" mean?

How much space a shape covers

How tall a shape is

What colour a shape is

🏠 Part 4: Real Life Shapes

10. Which would cover more floor space?

A big blanket

A small mat

They cover the same space

11. Which plate can hold more food?

The large plate

The small plate

Both plates hold the same amount

12. Explain why a bigger shape covers more space:

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