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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
WorksheetYear 5Level 2 · Standard
Free 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 worksheet has 10 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
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- Year
- Year 5
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Area & Perimeter
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 10
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- calculating perimeter
- calculating the area of rectangles
- finding the area of triangles and composite shapes
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 2
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 2 · standard.
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 Metric Conversions Worksheet — Level 2.
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Year 5 · Mathematics · Area & Perimeter
Year 5 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 2
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Write the formula, substitute, then calculate. Include units.
1.A rectangle is 2 m long and 8 m wide. Find its perimeter.
2.A rectangle is 16 cm long and 13 cm wide. Find its area.
3.A rectangle is 9 cm long and 15 cm wide. Find its area.
4.A triangle has a base of 19 mm and a perpendicular height of 3 mm. Find its area.
5.A rectangle is 28 m long and 5 m wide. Find its perimeter.
6.A triangle has a base of 14 m and a perpendicular height of 7 m. Find its area.
7.A rectangle is 27 mm long and 15 mm wide. Find its area.
8.A rectangle is 6 cm long and 20 cm wide. Find its perimeter.
9.A rectangle is 9 mm long and 4 mm wide. Find its area.
10.A rectangle is 4 mm long and 18 mm wide. Find its area.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Success Tutoring Maths Team
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Generated by checked procedures
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