Lesson 61

Finding the Area of an

Irregular Figure
 Objective
Find the area of an irregular
figure made up of squares
and rectangles using sq.cm
and sq.m
Drill

Multiplication Drill
(Using flashcards)
Review
Find the area of the
following squares:
A.
12 cm

B. 9m
Review
Find the area of the
following rectangles:
A.
9 cm
15 cm
16 m
B.
6m
Motivation
Observe the following
figures. How can you cut
each figure into squares.

Discussion
Presentation Andrew and his sister Anne
Made a vegetable garden
as shown below.Find the
area of their garden.
5m
6m
3m
8m

Discussion
 Performing
the Activities

Group into 5.
Get a cutout of the figure
Find the area of the garden
Display the outputs
Discuss the answer
 Processing
the Activities

Discussion
 Reinforcing
the Concept

Explore
and Skill

and
Discover
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 Reinforcing
the Concept
and Skill
Find the area of each irregular
Figure below.
5cm
3cm 12cm
5cm
6cm
12cm
24cm
 Reinforcing
the Concept
and Skill

Answer Get Moving!

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 Reinforcing
the Concept
and Skill

Answer Keep Moving!

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Summarizing
the Lesson To find the area of an irregular
shape that is made up of
squares and rectangles.
1. Divide or cut the figure into
squares and rectangles.
2. Find the area of each square
or rectangle made;
3. Add the areas of the squares
and/or rectangles made to find
the area of the irregular figure; and
4. Express the area in sq.m or sq.cm
Summarizing
the Lesson

Apply Your Skills!

Assessment
Find the area of each figure.
Write the solution in your notebook.
1.
15cm
15cm

2.
14 m
6m
32 m
 Home
Activity
Find the area of each figure.

6cm
1. 4cm
9cm
20m

6cm 20m

2. 8cm
12cm
 Prepared by:
Sheryl V. Bautista
Mayao Crossing Elementary School