Area of Shapes Lesson Pack. Perfect for Functional Skills Maths & GCSE Revision
This engaging and fully resourced lesson pack helps learners master how to calculate the area of key 2D shapes — including squares, rectangles, triangles, compound (L-shaped) figures, and circles.
Designed for Functional Skills learners but also great for GCSE Foundation students, this pack includes a mix of clear explanations, worked examples, practice questions, and fun challenges to make learning stick.
What’s Inside:
✔ Step-by-step examples for each shape
✔ Scaffolded questions for building confidence
✔ Exam-style questions for Functional Skills & GCSE
✔ Clear visual aids and student-friendly language
✔ Printable worksheets & answer sheets
Shapes Covered:
•Squares & Rectangles
•Triangles
•L-shapes / Compound shapes
•Circles (including using π and approximations)
Bonus Activities:
►Area Murder Mystery: Learners must calculate areas to solve a whodunit!
►Area of Circles Codebreaker: Crack the hidden message using circle calculations.
Perfect for:
Functional Skills Maths (Level 1 to Level 2)
GCSE Foundation Tier revision
SEN and EAL learners needing clear, accessible materials
Engaging cover lessons or homework
Help your learners build confidence in a core maths topic with a mix of practice, puzzles, and problem-solving — no more area confusion!
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