This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
Word problem involving perimeter is just an application of basic math skills but there are also some problems involving perimeter that are complicated. We have to follow a step by step solution, make an illustration, choose a formula and make use of different strategies to come up with the right answer.
After going through this module, you are expected to: solve routine and non-routine problems in real-life situations involving perimeter of squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids.