Perimeter and area in a contextual setting
I can apply my knowledge of perimeter and area in order to solve various contextual scenarios.
Perimeter and area in a contextual setting
I can apply my knowledge of perimeter and area in order to solve various contextual scenarios.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Knowledge of perimeter and area is useful for any space management contexts.
- Knowledge of perimeter and area is useful when costing a project.
- For each context, you need to decide whether perimeter or area is relevant.
Keywords
Perimeter - The perimeter is the distance around a 2D shape.
Area - The area is the size of the surface and states the number of unit squares needed to completely cover that surface.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to select the correct process of perimeter or area.
Pupils should consider whether a space is to be covered in which case it is most likely area.
To help you plan your year 10 maths lesson on: Perimeter and area in a contextual setting, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 maths lesson on: Perimeter and area in a contextual setting, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Additional material handout for task B.
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions

45 cm²
28 cm

length
mass
area
volume



Exit quiz
6 Questions
polishing a floor
fencing an animal pen
filling up a bath

