Grade 6 Area Word Problems Worksheets: Rectangles & Squares

📚 Topic Summary

Area is the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape. For rectangles and squares, it's calculated by multiplying the length by the width. Word problems involving area often require you to apply this formula in real-world scenarios, sometimes with a little twist! Remember to always include the correct units (e.g., square meters, square feet) in your answer.

Squares are special rectangles where all sides are equal. So, finding the area of a square is even simpler: just square the length of one side!

🧠 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the term to its definition:

Definitions scrambled (Answers at the end):

1. The amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape.
2. A quadrilateral with four right angles and opposite sides equal.
3. A rectangle with all four sides equal.
4. The longer side of a rectangle.
5. The shorter side of a rectangle.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following paragraph using the words: area, square, length, width, rectangle.

To find the ______ of a ______, you multiply its ______ by its ______. A ______ is a special type of rectangle where all sides are equal. If you know the side of a square, you can easily find its ______ by multiplying the side by itself.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine you are designing a rectangular garden. You have 20 meters of fencing. What dimensions (length and width) would give you the largest possible area for your garden? Explain your reasoning.

🔑 Answer Key

Part A:

• 1 - C
• 2 - A
• 3 - D
• 4 - E
• 5 - The shorter side of a rectangle.

Part B:

To find the area of a rectangle, you multiply its length by its width. A square is a special type of rectangle where all sides are equal. If you know the side of a square, you can easily find its area by multiplying the side by itself.