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Shape 5 summary
Shape 5 revision covers transformations and similarity.
Files: Shape 5.pdf · Shape 5 solutions.pdf · free public downloads · diagrams in the PDFs
Key learning points
- Describe transformations with full required detail.
- Similar shapes: equal angles, proportional sides.
- Area factor is length factor squared.
- Mention invariant points where relevant.
Worked example 1 — Area factor
Length scale factor 2. Area scale factor?
Working
Square the length factor.
Worked example 2 — Describe transformations with full required detail
Use this method from the Shape 5 sheet: Describe transformations with full required detail.
Working
Each key learning point matches a question type on the printable worksheet.
Worked example 3 — Similar shapes: equal angles, proportional sides
Use this method from the Shape 5 sheet: Similar shapes: equal angles, proportional sides.
Working
Each key learning point matches a question type on the printable worksheet.
Worked example 4 — Area factor is length factor squared
Use this method from the Shape 5 sheet: Area factor is length factor squared.
Working
Each key learning point matches a question type on the printable worksheet.
Worked example 5 — Mention invariant points where relevant
Use this method from the Shape 5 sheet: Mention invariant points where relevant.
Working
Each key learning point matches a question type on the printable worksheet.
Scaffolded Learning Sheet and answers (PDFs)
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