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» Maths in Context 3 Shape, Space and Measures

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Age Range: KS4

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The third in a series of 4 resources covering core mathematical concepts delivered in a 'real world' context. Characters re-appear throughout the series and activities are designed to subliminally develop mathematical expertise.
Topics include: Understanding symmetry; Measuring angles; Using centres of enlargement; Using scale; Constructing 2D and 3D shapes; Understanding congruence.
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Size: 62 Pages
ISBN: 978 1 86025 098 9
Code: MIC3
Format: Photocopy master or PDF
Popularity rank: 116
Contents List

LESSONS

  • 1 TREASURE HUNT: 3.2h, 3.3e, 3.4b, 3.4d: Specifying location by means of co-ordinates in the first quadrant
  • 3 MIRROR IMAGE: 3.3a, 3.3b: Reflecting simple shapes in a mirror line; identifying the symmetries of various shapes
  • 5 FULL CIRCLE: 3.3b: Recognising rotational symmetry; identifying the symmetries of various shapes
  • 7 WOODWORK: 3.1f, 3.2a, 3.2b, 3.2c, 3.4b: Measuring angles to the nearest degree; understanding and using language associated with angle
  • 9 WHAT IS IT?: 3.1f, 3.3e: Specifying location by means of co-ordinates in the first quadrant
  • 11 BIGGER AND BIGGER: 3.3a, 3.3c, 3.3e: Enlarging a shape using a centre of enlargement
  • 13 PARTY POLITICS: General: Interpreting maps
  • 15 COUNTING SHEEP: 3.4f: Finding areas by counting squares
  • 17 LIVING SPACE: 3.4f: Finding areas of composite shapes involving simple plane figures
  • 19 DEEP WATERS: 3.4a, 3.4b: Specifying location by means of angles and distance
  • 21 ROUND THE HOUSES: 3.4a, 3.4d: Interpreting a drawing and calculating distance using scale
  • 23 COMPACT: 3.2j, 3.2k, 3.4d, 3.4f: Constructing simple 2D and 3D shapes and calculating area
  • 25 3D: 3.2j, 3.2k, 3.4d: Constructing simple 3D shapes
  • 27 MORE FOR THE WALL: 3.3e: Specifying location by means of co-ordinates in the first quadrant
  • 29 CAR CRAZY: 3.1f, 3.2i, 3.4e: Constructing simple 2D shapes; using a compass
  • 31 OFFCUTS: 3.2d: Understanding the congruence of simple shapes
  • 33 FRAME UP: 3.4f: Finding perimeters of simple and composite shapes
  • 35 HOLIDAY STORIES: 3.4f: Finding areas and perimeters of simple shapes
  • 37 SNAP, CRACKLE AND PACK: 3.4g: Finding volumes of simple solids
  • 39 ELEPHANTS BY NUMBERS: 3.3e: Specifying location by means of co-ordinates
  • 41 FAIR DUES: 3.4f: Finding areas of simple shapes; fitting shapes into specified areas
  • 43 ANCIENT EGYPT: 3.2j, 3.2k, 3.4d: Constructing simple 3D shapes from given information
  • 45 OFF COURSE: 3.4a, 3.4b, 3.4d: Specifying location by means of angles and distance
  • 47 WOODPECKERS: 3.2k, 3.4g: Using 2D representations of 3D objects and finding volume
  • 49 JUDGEMENT: 3.4a: Estimating measures in everyday contexts
  • 51 THE ZOO: General: Using and interpreting maps and networks
  • 53 MISER!: 3.4a, 3.4f: Estimating dimensions and calculating area
  • 55 A PUZZLE: General: Solving a geometrical puzzle
  • 56-57 HOW DID I DO?: Evaluation sheets