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3.99 Area by Counting Unit Squares Worksheet

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Select the correct area by counting unit squares on a grid. (CCSS 3.MD.C.6)

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Grade 3

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Math

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Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
A three-level bar design is shaded on graph paper. Look carefully at all shaded squares. Which answer gives the area in square units?
A40 square units
B41 square units
C42 square units
D50 square units
Solution & Explanation:Count the shaded squares by row: 10 + 6 + 6 + 10 + 4 + 4 + 10 = 50. Since each square is 1 square unit, the area is 50 square units.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A long C shape with a middle divider is shaded. Add the shaded squares by rows. What is the area of the figure?
A51 square units
B52 square units
C39 square units
D53 square units
Solution & Explanation:Count the shaded squares by row: 9 + 3 + 3 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 9 = 39. Since each square is 1 square unit, the area is 39 square units.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A city block plan has shaded blocks on a unit grid. Use square units, not the outside border, to decide the area. Which choice is correct?
A57 square units
B48 square units
C58 square units
D59 square units
Solution & Explanation:Count the shaded squares by row: 8 + 6 + 8 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 8 = 48. Since each square is 1 square unit, the area is 48 square units.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 3.MD.C.6 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS 3.MD.C.6. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Select the correct area by counting unit squares on a grid. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: CCSS 3.MD.C.6. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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