Why is the area of a rectangle written in square units instead of just units?

Q: What will my child learn in "Reason about perimeter and area units"?

Perimeter uses linear units, while area uses square units. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Find perimeter and area with a concept card and practice.

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"Reason about perimeter and area units" is a 5th Grade Math lesson in the Area and volume unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Question

Why is the area of a rectangle written in square units instead of just units?

Accepted Answer

Because area counts how many square units cover the inside of the shape.