engaging printable & digital math lessons for upper elementary teachers
Students practice finding the area of composite figures using a set of engaging task card activities. These hands-on math games help students multiply side lengths, apply the distributive property, and decompose rectilinear figures to calculate area. Includes printable and digital formats for easy implementation.
Learning Goal: I can find the area of composite figures by decomposing them into rectangles. (3.MD.7)
Part of our best-selling math centers collection, this math game set makes review, small groups, and test prep simple and engaging. Its easy-to-use structure helps you maintain a consistent routine while keeping students focused and on task.
Each activity follows a consistent format to support independence and simplify your math center setup:
Clip Cards – 18 cards
Students multiply side lengths to find the area of rectangles and solve multi-step problems involving rectilinear figures. Later cards use expressions and grids to reinforce area reasoning.
Matching Cards – 18 matching sets
Students calculate the area of rectangles and composite shapes by interpreting grids, equations, and repeated multiplication.
Math Sort – 18 total cards, including category headers
Students sort cards into area totals (e.g., 42, 54, 56, or 64 square feet) to build fluency with multiplying side lengths and using the distributive property.
This task card set is designed to fit in standard photo boxes for easy storage. Labels are included to keep your math games organized and ready to use all year long.
