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Find the area of complex figures by dividing them into rectangles
Free printable Grade 3 math worksheet for "Find the area of complex figures by dividing them into rectangles" — practice area. No-prep, print or assign online.
This worksheet helps students practice finding the area of complex shapes by breaking them down into rectangles. Teachers can use it to reinforce spatial reasoning and multiplication skills within the context of area measurement. It supports learners in visualizing composite figures and applying step-by-step strategies to solve area problems.
Learning objectives
- Divide complex figures into smaller rectangles to simplify area calculation
- Calculate the area of each rectangle using length multiplied by width
- Add the areas of all rectangles to find the total area of the complex figure
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