WORKSHEET 4

DERIVING FORMULA FOR PERIMETER

I. Objective:
To derive a formula in determining the perimeter of different plane figures.

II. Materials
Illustrations of different plane figures with dimensions given

III. Instructions:
1. Study the different plane figures and complete the table accordingly.
Figures Formula Perimeter

2. Answer the following questions:

a. How did you come up with the formula for finding the perimeter of
-Figure 1? _________________________________________________________________________________________
-Figure 2? _________________________________________________________________________________________
-Figure 3? _________________________________________________________________________________________
-Figure 4? _________________________________________________________________________________________
-Figure 5? _________________________________________________________________________________________
(Note to the facilitator for discussion: What are the things that have to be considered in
coming up with the formula? Encourage participants to discuss further their work.)