These two area of a circle worksheet resources focus on finding areas of circles and circular shapes. Problem-type questions are included as well.

These area of a circle worksheet resources are very useful as homework tasks for Y8 and older.

The download also contains a PowerPoint which allows you to display questions and solutions easily on a screen. This makes it easier and quicker to go through the solutions in class

Area of a circle worksheet question examples

• A circle has a radius of 23mm. Calculate the area of the circle.
• A ten pence coin has a diameter of 24.5mm. Work out the area of one face of the coin.
• A round dinner table has an area of 2.84m2. Work out the length of the circumference of the dinner table.

KS3 maths curriculum area

Geometry and measures: Calculate and solve problems involving: perimeters of 2D shapes (including circles), areas of circles and composite shapes

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