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MATHEMATICS
Quarter 4 - Module 1
Finding the Area of Irregular Figures
Made Up of Squares and Rectangles
and Triangles, Parallelograms and
Trapezoids
Mathematics – Grade 4
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Quarter 4 – Module 1: Finding the Area of Irregular Figures Made Up of
Squares and Rectangles and Triangles, Parallelograms and Trapezoids
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Mathematics
Quarter 4 – Module 1
Finding the Area of Irregular Figures
Made Up of Squares and Rectangles and
Triangles, Parallelograms and Trapezoids
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LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

▪ Finds the area of irregular figures made up of squares and rectangles

using sq. cm and sq. m. (M4ME-IVa- 55)

▪ Finds the area of triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids using sq. cm

and sq. m. (M4ME-IVb-58)

OBJECTIVES:

K: Find the area of an irregular figure made up of squares

and rectangles; and trapezoid, triangles, and
parallelogram using sq. cm and sq. m.

S: Solve the area of a given figure

A: Show accuracy in finding the area

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A. Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

1. What kind of quadrilateral that has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles?
A. square C. rhombus
B. rectangle D. parallelogram

2. Dom made a cut-out. He cut a quadrilateral which opposite sides are

equal and has 4 right angles. What kind of cut-out did he make?
A. parallelogram C. rhombus
B. rectangle D. trapezoid

3. How are triangles classified?

A. They are classified according to their sides.
B. They are classified according to their angles.
C. They are classified according to line segments.
D. They are classified according to their sides and angles.

4. Which best describes a parallelogram?

A. It has 4 equal sides.
B. The 2 opposite angles are obtuse.
C. It has 2 pairs of parallel sides and the opposite sides are equal.
D. It has 4 right angles with 4 equal sides.

5. Find the area of a square.

8 cm

A. 64 sq.cm c. 16 sq. cm
B. 32 sq. cm d. 96 sq. cm

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B. Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer in
your notebook.

A B

1. A. A = b × h

2. B. A = s2

3. C. A = L × W

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D. A = (b × h )
2

4.
E. A = (b1+b2) x h
2
5.

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 Lesson Finding the Area of Irregular Figures
Made Up of Squares and Rectangles
and Triangles, Parallelograms and
Trapezoids

’s In

Look at the figures below.

A. 8 cm

How do you find the area of a square?

By multiplying the side by its side or
A=s×s
= 8 cm × 8 cm
= 64 sq. cm

B.
6m

15 m

How do you find the area of rectangle?

By multiplying the length by its width or
A= L× W
= 15 m × 6 m
= 90 sq. m

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C.
1
5m A= (b × h)
2
1
10 m = (10 m × 5 m)
D. 2
5m = 25 sq. m

6m A = (b1+ b2) x h
2
= (5 m + 6 m) x 6 m
6m 2
= 33 sq. m

E. A=b×h
4m
= 10 m × 4 m
= 40 sq. m
10 m

’s New

Andrew and his sister Anne made a vegetable garden as shown below.
Find the area of their garden.
3m

5m
6m
3m

8m

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 Whose garden is it?

What can you say about the shape of their garden?

How will you find the area of irregular figures made up of squares and
rectangles using sq. cm and sq. m?

Solution 1
3m
There are two rectangles formed.

Area of rectangle A → 3 m × 5 m
6m B 5m = 15 sq. m

A 3m
Area of rectangle B → 3 m × 6 m
= 18 sq. m

Total area of the figure→ 15 sq. m + 18 sq. m

= 33 sq. m

Solution 2

3m
There are two figures formed, a
A square and a rectangle.
5m Area of Figure A → 3 m × 3 m
B = 9 sq. m
3m
Area of Figure B → 8 m × 3 m
8m = 24 sq. m
Total area of the figure→
9 sq. m + 24 sq. m = 33 sq. m

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 is It

20 m
1. A = (b1+ b2) x h
2
10 m
= (20 m + 35 m) x10 m
2
A = 275 sq. m.
35 m

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2. A= (b × h)
2
60 cm 1
= (50 cm × 60 cm)
2
50 cm A = 1500 sq. cm.

3. A=b×h
5m
= 10 m × 5 m
10 m
A = 50 sq. m.

Remember:
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 the squares or rectangles made.
3. Add the area of the squares and or rectangles made to find the area
of the irregular figure.
4. Use the given formula in finding the area of trapezoid, triangle, and
parallelogram.
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Activity 1: Find the area of irregular figure below. Do this in your notebook.
6m

2m

9m

Activity 2: Find the area of each figure using the formula.

10 m
1.
6m A = (b1+ b2) h
2

15 m
=

2. A= 1 (b x h)
2
10 cm
=
15 cm

3. 25 m A=bxh

36 m =

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 I Have
Learned
Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct answer. Write your answer in your

notebook.
In finding the area of irregular figure these are the steps to remember:
1. Divide or cut the into squares and rectangles.
2. Find the of the squares and rectangles.
3. the area of the squares and rectangles made to find the area
of the irregular figure.
4. Express the area in sq. _ and sq. .

I Can Do
Choose any of the following:
• irregular figure made up of squares and rectangles; or
• triangles; or
• trapezoids; or
• parallelograms

In a short bond paper, draw the chosen figure, then measure the sides and
find the area. Refer to the rubrics below as your guide in doing the activity.

RUBRICS

Criteria Points
Following Directions 4 points

Creativity 4 points

Neatness 2 points

Total 10 points

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 A. Find the area of the following figures. Do these in your notebook.

1.)

3m
9m 3m

3m

Area of a square: s × s =
Area of a rectangle: l × w =
Total area:

2.)
2 cm
6 cm
2 cm
8 cm

Area of a square: s × s =
Area of a rectangle: l × w =
Total area:

B. Solve for the area of the following figures in your notebook.

1) 5 m 2) 7 cm

8m 12 cm

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3) 15 m

10 cm

15 m

Find the area using the given data. Write your answer in your
notebook.

1. Parallelogram
Given: b = 12 cm, h = 10 cm, A = _____________

2. Triangle
Given: b = 6 cm, h = 4 cm, A = __________

3. Trapezoid
Given: b1 = 10 cm, b2 = 20 cm, h = 5 cm, A = __________

4. Rectangle
Given: l = 15 m, w = 6 m, A = __________

5. Square
Given: s = 12 m, A = ___________

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References
Tabilang, Alma et. al. Mathematics-Grade 4: Teacher’ Guide. 1st ed.
2015, 260 – 272.
Tabilang, Alma et. al. Mathematics-Grade 4: Learner’
Material. 1st ed, 194 – 210.

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