Practise the method.Example 1Every small square covers 1 square unit. Count the squares. What is the total area?Unit-square gridUnit-square grid2 columns and 3 rows of equal unit squares. Diagram not to scale. Use the labelled measurements.Diagram not to scaleShow worked answerAnswer: 63 rows of 2 squares cover 6 square units.Example 2Every small square has side length 1 unit. Count the unit lengths around the outside. What is the perimeter?Unit-square gridUnit-square grid2 columns and 2 rows of equal unit squares. Diagram not to scale. Use the labelled measurements.Diagram not to scaleShow worked answerAnswer: 8The four outside edges have 2,2,2 and 2 units.8 units altogether.Example 3Every small square covers 1 square unit. Count the squares. What is the total area?Unit-square gridUnit-square grid3 columns and 3 rows of equal unit squares. Diagram not to scale. Use the labelled measurements.Diagram not to scaleShow worked answerAnswer: 93 rows of 3 squares cover 9 square units.