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Free Year 6 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 6 worksheet has 10 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year
Year 6
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.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on area & perimeter. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; 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?

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Year 6 · Mathematics · Area & Perimeter

Year 6 Area and Perimeter Worksheet — Level 2

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Write the formula, substitute, then calculate. Include units.

1.A rectangle is 21 m long and 12 m wide. Find its perimeter.
2.A rectangle is 16 mm long and 4 mm wide. Find its perimeter.
3.A triangle has a base of 19 m and a perpendicular height of 15 m. Find its area.
4.A rectangle is 9 cm long and 8 cm wide. Find its perimeter.
5.A rectangle is 25 m long and 19 m wide. Find its area.
6.A rectangle is 27 m long and 6 m wide. Find its area.
7.A rectangle is 4 m long and 2 m wide. Find its area.
8.A rectangle is 2 cm long and 7 cm wide. Find its area.
9.A triangle has a base of 11 mm and a perpendicular height of 6 mm. Find its area.
10.A triangle has a base of 16 cm and a perpendicular height of 9 cm. Find its area.
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    Year 6 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

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About this resource

Created by
Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
How it was made
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