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Topic 2: Shape and measurement

Pythagoras’ theorem

3 hours

• Understand and use Pythagoras’ theorem to solve practical problems in two dimensions and simple applications in three dimensions.

Mensuration

9 hours

• Calculate perimeters,, of standard two-dimensional objects in practical situations, including circles, sectors, triangles, rectangles, trapeziums, parallelograms and composites.
• Calculate areas,, of standard two-dimensional objects in practical situations, including circles, sectors of circles, triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, trapeziums and composites.
• Calculate surface areas,, of standard three-dimensional objects in practical situations, including rectangular prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres and composites.
• Calculate volumes,, and capacities of standard three-dimensional objects in practical situations, including rectangular prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres and composites.
• Solve practical problems involving shape and measurement.