Enlarging shapes can make it tricky to understand them better.

• Calculating Area: When you make a shape bigger by a certain number (let's call it $k$), the space inside the shape (or area) gets bigger by $k^2$.

  • So, if $k$ is more than 1, the area grows.
  • If $k$ is less than 1, the area shrinks.

• Challenges: A lot of students find it hard to figure out $k^2$ and picture how making a shape larger changes its size.

To tackle these challenges, practicing with different examples can really help you feel more confident and understand better.