Basic Geometry Calculations

Overview

Learn how to measure length, surface coverage, and capacity in everyday situations. You'll build confidence calculating perimeter, circumference, area, and volume while solving practical real-world problems.

What you'll learn

Distinguish among perimeter, circumference, area, and volume
Select the appropriate measurement for an everyday problem
Calculate the perimeter of common two-dimensional shapes
Determine the circumference of circles using whole numbers and decimals
Find the area of basic and composite shapes
Calculate the volume of cubes, rectangular prisms, and cylinders
Label calculations with appropriate units

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $40). Audit access may end after the course closes.