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Area and perimeter: different measurements

Area and perimeter: different measurements

Area measures the flat space inside a 2D shape, while perimeter measures the distance around the outside. The clue is in the units: area uses square units such as cm2cm^2cm2, and perimeter uses length units such as cmcmcm.

Area and Perimeter Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Maths
  3. /Area and Perimeter

Step-by-step lessons covering Oxford AQA IGCSE Maths Area and Perimeter for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Core: 1C and 2C; Extension: 1E and 2E) format. Since content from any part of the specification can appear on either paper, keep number and algebra fluency sharp throughout the course rather than leaving it until near the exam.

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