What Your Child Will Learn

  1. Splitting Shapes
    Break compound shapes into rectangles
  2. L-Shapes
    Calculate area of L-shaped figures
  3. T-Shapes and U-Shapes
    Calculate area of more complex compound shapes
  4. Subtraction Method
    Find area by subtracting a cut-out from a larger rectangle
  5. Challenge — Complex Compound Shapes
    Multi-step compound shape problems

Before This Topic

Your child should be comfortable with:

How MathCraft Teaches This

In MathCraft, Area of Compound Shapes is taught through the Geometry & Shape adventure track. Your child follows guided lessons with friendly characters, works through examples step by step, then practises with questions that adapt to their level.

The adaptive engine tracks mastery across all 5 steps, revisiting concepts your child finds tricky and advancing when they're ready. Parents can see detailed progress in the Parent Dashboard.

Practise Area of Compound Shapes with MathCraft

Step-by-step lessons, worked examples, and adaptive practice — all wrapped in an adventure game your child will love.

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