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Area and Perimeter: Rectangles and Composite Shapes
Explains the difference between perimeter (distance around) and area (surface inside), the formulas for rectangles and squares, how to…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 15 min
Extra practice for Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 1: the same skill with fresh questions.
WorksheetYear 5Level 1 · Easier
Free Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 4
Practice Set 4 for Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 1: the same skill and level with a fresh set of questions and a full answer sheet.
More practice: Set 1 · Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.
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- Year
- Year 5
- Subject
- Maths
- Topic
- Area & Perimeter
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 10
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practise
- calculating perimeter
- calculating the area of rectangles
- using correct units
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 4
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 5 students (typically ages 10–11) working on area & perimeter. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 10 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 2.
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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 5 · Mathematics · Area & PerimeterYear 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 4
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Date
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Write the formula, substitute, then calculate. Include units.
1.A rectangle is 3 m long and 8 m wide. Find its area.
2.A rectangle is 3 cm long and 9 cm wide. Find its perimeter.
3.A rectangle is 6 m long and 4 m wide. Find its perimeter.
4.A rectangle is 4 m long and 6 m wide. Find its area.
5.A rectangle is 4 cm long and 9 cm wide. Find its area.
6.A rectangle is 8 m long and 7 m wide. Find its perimeter.
7.A rectangle is 5 mm long and 4 mm wide. Find its perimeter.
8.A rectangle is 3 cm long and 9 cm wide. Find its area.
9.A rectangle is 12 mm long and 12 mm wide. Find its perimeter.
10.A rectangle is 10 mm long and 9 mm wide. Find its perimeter.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
More Year 5 area & perimeter resources
- Worksheet
Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 1
Perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, triangles and composite shapes. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity.…
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 10 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
- Worksheet
Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 2
Perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, triangles and composite shapes. Expected-level practice for this year group. This Year 5…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 10 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
- Worksheet
Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 3
Perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, triangles and composite shapes. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This…
- Difficulty
- Level 3 · Challenge
- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 10 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
Area & Perimeter in other year levels
- Year 4 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 1
Worksheet · Year 4 · Area & Perimeter · Level 1 · Easier
- Year 4 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 2
Worksheet · Year 4 · Area & Perimeter · Level 2 · Standard
- Year 6 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 1
Worksheet · Year 6 · Area & Perimeter · Level 1 · Easier
- Year 6 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 2
Worksheet · Year 6 · Area & Perimeter · Level 2 · Standard
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- Success Tutoring Maths Team
- Reviewed by
- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Generated by checked procedures
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