Measure the length and width of the floor. |
Would a ruler or tape measure be the right tool for
the job? What other methods can you use to measure the floor?
Hint: How big is your shoe? Are there any floor tiles
in your classroom? What is the size of one floor tile? |
Measure windows, doorways, and closets. |
Hint: Do not worry about
measuring the height of windows and doorways; in a floor plan
everything is flat. |
Calculate the
area and perimeter of the floor. |
Remember
that A=L x W. Does the floor have an irregular shape? Do the
walls meet at weird angles that are not 90°? Hint:
Can you divide the floor into rectangles? |