Pāngarau - Numeracy

Geometry is the study of shapes, lines, angles, and how they fit together to form the world around us. We use geometry every day without noticing — when we build houses, design clothes, play sports, or even pack our lunchbox. Learning geometry helps us see patterns, solve problems, and think logically. It also builds skills we need in careers like engineering, architecture, art, and technology. By understanding geometry, we can better understand the space we live in.

Area and perimeter are important ideas in mathematics that help us understand the size and space of different shapes. Perimeter measures the distance around a shape, like the length of a fence around a garden. Area measures the space inside a shape, such as the surface of a classroom floor. By learning how to calculate area and perimeter for rectangles, triangles, and circles, we can solve real-life problems and see how math connects to the world around us.