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Solve problems involving perimeters and areas of 2D shapes in Year 8 Maths

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Focus on area and perimeter of 2D shapes including circles. Start with “Calculate Sides and Areas of Similar Shapes Using Area Scale Factors”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 8 learners practise area and perimeter of 2d shapes including circles.

The activities include Calculate Sides and Areas of Similar Shapes Using Area Scale Factors, Calculate Sides and Volumes of Similar Shapes Using Volume Scale Factors, Find the Area of a Circle, and related practice. The checked support below includes teach, practice, video, teaching. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

Activities covered

  • Calculate Sides and Areas of Similar Shapes Using Area Scale Factors
  • Calculate Sides and Volumes of Similar Shapes Using Volume Scale Factors
  • Find the Area of a Circle
  • Find the Area of Compound Shapes
  • Find the Area of Compound Squares and Rectangles
  • Find the Area of Part Circles
  • Find the Area of Shaded Circular Rings
  • Find the Circumference of a Circle
  • Find the Circumference of a Circle Using Diameter or Radius
  • Find the Perimeter of Part Circles
  • Practise Finding the Area of a Circle
  • Solve Problems Using the Circumference and Area of a Circle

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WatchOak National Academy

Oak video: Area Of A Circle

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Perimeter, area and volume

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Oak lesson slides: Area Of A Circle

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Perimeter, Area, Volume

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Oak worksheet: Area Of A Circle

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