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Area and Perimeter of Compound Shapes

Compound Shapes (A) WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 7, Year 8
GCSE Tier: Foundation
Targeting grades: 1-3
Prerequisite knowledge: Area of a rectangle
Learning Objective: Calculate and solve problems involving areas of composite shapes.

Compound Shapes (A) WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

Get plenty of practice finding the area and perimeter of compound shapes made up of rectangles with this worksheet. Here, students are encouraged to split each compound shape into two or more rectangles before finding the area.

There is no requirement to calculate missing lengths in section A but students will need to find the correct missing lengths before carrying out their area and perimeter calculations in section B.

Ensure students use appropriate units throughout.

Need some practice of compound shapes that involves triangles too? Check out our worksheet Compound Shapes B.

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

Compound Shapes Worksheet suitable for students in KS3

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Frequently Asked Questions

This worksheet is designed for Year 7 and Year 8 students who are developing their understanding of area and perimeter. It's particularly useful for Foundation tier GCSE preparation, targeting grades 1-3, so it provides excellent practice for students building confidence with composite shapes before moving on to more complex problems.