Perimeters of Rectangles
Ages 8–11 · 7 minutes · Math
Learn a faster way to find the perimeters of rectangles
Students will be shown how to find the perimeter of a rectangle by doubling the length and witdh, and adding the results.
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Common Core State Standards
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Alabama
- MA19.4.23 — Apply area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical situations.
- MA19.3.25 — Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths and finding an unknown side length of rectangles.
- MA19.3.7a — Fluently determine all products obtained by multiplying two one-digit numbers.
Alaska
- 3.MD.10 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including: • finding the perimeter given the side lengths, • finding an unknown side length, • exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas, • exhibiting rectangles with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 8. — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Arizona
- 4.MD.A.3 * — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in mathematical problems and problems in real-world contexts including problems with unknown side lengths. See Table 2.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Arkansas
- 4.GM.7 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles and figures composed of two or more rectangles in real-world situations.
California
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Colorado
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
Connecticut
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Delaware
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Florida
- MA.3.GR.2.3 — Solve mathematical and real-world problems involving the perimeter and area of rectangles with whole-number side lengths using a visual model and a formula.
- MA.4.GR.2.1 — Solve perimeter and area mathematical and real-world problems, including problems with unknown sides, for rectangles with whole-number side lengths.
- MA.K12.MTR.5.1 — Use patterns and structure to help understand and connect mathematical concepts. Mathematicians who use patterns and structure to help understand and connect mathematical concepts: • Focus on relevant details within a problem. • Create plans and procedures to logically order events, steps or ideas to solve problems. • Decompose a complex problem into manageable parts. • Relate previously learned concepts to new concepts. • Look for similarities among problems. • Connect solutions of problems to more complicated large-scale situations.
Georgia
- 3.GSR.8 — Determine the perimeter of a polygon presented in real-life, mathematical problems.
- 3.GSR.8.1 — Determine the perimeter of a polygon and explain that the perimeter represents the distance around a polygon. Solve problems involving perimeters of polygons.
- 4.GSR.8 — Identify and draw geometric objects, classify polygons based on properties, and solve problems involving area and perimeter of rectangular figures.
Hawaii
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Idaho
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MP.7 — Look for and make use of structure.
Illinois
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP.8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Indiana
- 3.M.6 — Find perimeters of polygons given the side lengths or given an unknown side length.
- 4.M.4 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles to solve real-world and other mathematical problems. Investigate the area of complex shapes composed of rectangles by decomposing them into non-overlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts; apply this technique to solve real-world problems and other mathematical problems. (E)
- PS.8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Iowa
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
Kansas
- 4.MD.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems explaining and justifying the appropriate unit of measure. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 3.MD.9 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- MP.8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Kentucky
- KY.4.MD.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
- KY.3.MD.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons.
- KY.3.MD.8.a — Find the perimeter given the side lengths of a polygon.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Louisiana
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Maine
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
Maryland
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Massachusetts
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor. (Note: When finding areas of rectangular regions answers will be in square units. For example, the area of a 1 cm x 1 cm rectangular region will be 1 square centimeter (1 cm2 , students are not expected to use this notation.) When finding the perimeter of a rectangular region answers will be in linear units. For example, the perimeter of the region is: 1cm + 1cm + 1cm +1cm = 4 cm or 2(1cm) + 2(1cm) = 4 cm).
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- MP.8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Michigan
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
- 3.OA.C.7 — Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.
Minnesota
- 3.3.2.2 — Find the perimeter of a polygon by adding the lengths of the sides.
- 5.2.3.3 — Evaluate expressions and solve equations involving variables when values for the variables are given. For example: Using the formula, A= ℓw, determine the area when the length is 5, and the width 6, and find the length when the area is 24 and the width is 4.
Mississippi
- 3.MD.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including: finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting (including, but not limited to: modeling, drawing, designing, and creating) rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Missouri
- 4.GM.C.8 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles to solve problems.
- 3.GM.D.15 — Solve problems involving perimeters of polygons.
Montana
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Nebraska
- 4.G.3 — Area and Perimeter: Students will apply perimeter and area formulas for rectangles.
- 4.G.3.a — Apply perimeter and area formulas for rectangles to solve authentic problems.
- 3.G.2.a — Solve authentic problems involving perimeters of polygons when given the side lengths or when given the perimeter and unknown side length(s).
Nevada
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
- 3.OA.C.7 — Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.
New Hampshire
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
New Jersey
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
New Mexico
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
New York
- NY-3.MD.8.a — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths or finding one unknown side length given the perimeter and other side lengths.
- NY-4.MD.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
- MP.8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
North Carolina
- NC.3.MD.8 — Solve problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, and finding an unknown side length.
- NC.4.MD.3 — Solve problems with area and perimeter. • Find areas of rectilinear figures with known side lengths. • Solve problems involving a fixed area and varying perimeters and a fixed perimeter and varying areas. • Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
- MP.8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
North Dakota
- 3.GM.M.6 — Solve problems involving the perimeters of rectangles given the side lengths or when given the perimeter and unknown side length(s).
- 4.GM.M.5 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles, including connected rectangular figures, in problems.
- 3.AR.OA.1 — Using mental strategies, multiply and divide basic facts within 100. Automatically multiply and divide up to 5x5 and 10s facts.
Ohio
- 4.MD.3 — Develop efficient strategies to determine the area and perimeter of rectangles in real-world situations and mathematical problems. For example, given the total area and one side length of a rectangle, solve for the unknown factor, and given two adjacent side lengths of a rectangle, find the perimeter.
- 3.MD.8 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- MP.8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Oklahoma
- 3.GM.2.1 — Find the perimeter of a polygon, given whole number lengths of the sides, using a variety of models.
- 3.GM.2 — Understand measurable attributes of real-world and mathematical objects using various tools.
Oregon
- 3.GM.D.8 — Solve problems involving authentic contexts for perimeters of polygons.
- 4.GM.B.6 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in authentic contexts and mathematical problems.
- MP7 — Look for and make use of structure.
Pennsylvania
- CC.2.4.3.A.6 — Solve problems involving perimeters of polygons and distinguish between linear and area measures.
- CC.2.2.3.A.3 — Demonstrate multiplication and division fluency.
- Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Rhode Island
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor. (Note: When finding areas of rectangular regions answers will be in square units. For example, the area of a 1 cm x 1 cm rectangular region will be 1 square centimeter (1 cm2, students are not expected to use this notation.) When finding the perimeter of a rectangular region answers will be in linear units. For example, the perimeter of the region is: 1cm + 1cm + 1cm +1cm = 4 cm or 2(1cm) + 2(1cm) = 4 cm).
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
- 3.OA.C.7 — Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of grade 3, know from memory all products of two single- digit numbers and related division facts. For example, the product 4 x 7 = 28 has related division facts 28 ÷ 7 = 4 and 28 ÷ 4 = 7.
South Carolina
- 4.MDA.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles.
- 3.MDA.6 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
South Dakota
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Tennessee
- 4.MD.A.3 — Know and apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real- world and mathematical contexts. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exploring rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
Texas
- 4.5C — use models to determine the formulas for the perimeter of a rectangle (l + w + l + w or 2l + 2w), including the special form for perimeter of a square (4s) and the area of a rectangle (l × w); and
- 4.5D — solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbers.
- 3.7B — determine the perimeter of a polygon or a missing length when given perimeter and remaining side lengths in problems;
Utah
- 3.MD.8 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- 4.MP.8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Vermont
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Virginia
- 4.MG.3a — Use concrete materials and pictorial models to develop a formula for the area and perimeter of a rectangle (including a square).
- 4.MG.3b — Determine the area and perimeter of a rectangle when given the measure of two adjacent sides (in whole number units), with and without models.
- 4.MG.3 — The student will use multiple representations to develop and use formulas to solve problems, including those in context, involving area and perimeter limited to rectangles and squares (in both U.S. Customary and metric units). Students will demonstrate the following Knowledge and Skills:
- 4.MG.3f — Solve contextual problems involving area and perimeter of rectangles and squares.
- 3.CE.2d — Demonstrate fluency with multiplication facts through 10 × 10 by applying reasoning strategies (e.g., doubling, add-a-group, subtract-a-group, near squares, and inverse relationships).
Washington
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Washington, D.C.
- 3.MD.D.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- 4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
- MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
West Virginia
- M.3.25 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- M.4.21 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor (e.g., find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length).
- MHM7 — Look for and make use of structure.
Wisconsin
- M.3.MD.D.8 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.
- M.4.MD.A.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems.
Wyoming
- 3.MD.J.8 — Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different area or with the same area and different perimeter.
- 4.MD.I.3 — Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
- 3.MD.J — Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter as an attribute of plane figures and distinguish between linear and area measures.
- 3.MP8 — Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.