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Definition--Quadrilateral Concepts--Area of a Square

Area of a Square

Area of a Square

Topic

Quadrilaterals

Definition

The area of a square is calculated as side length squared.

Description

The area of a square is fundamental in various fields such as mathematics and engineering. The formula is 

A = side2

demonstrating the square's properties and its applications in real-world contexts like floor planning and landscaping. Mastery of this concept is crucial for students to develop a comprehensive understanding of geometry within their math education.

Square
A pizza box is a square shape.

For a complete collection of terms related to Quadrilaterals click on this link: Quadrilaterals Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1
Grade Range 3 - 8
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Quadrilaterals
        • Definition of a Quadrilateral
Copyright Year 2021
Keywords quadrilateral, polygon, definitions, glossary term