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Shape – Transformations

Shape – Transformations

The four types of transformations: Translation Enlargement Reflection Rotation Key facts to remember Translation Describe a translation using a column vector The top number in the column vector tells you how far the translation moves the shape across left or right,  in the x direction The bottom number in the column vector tells you how […]

Revision planning

Revision planning

Exam time is only about 8 weeks away now. Time to start planning your revision if you haven’t already. Yes, it might be a bit boring, but come exam time you’ll be glad you organised your time effectively. Top tips for revising efficiently and effectively: Plan your revision time Don’t try to revise for too […]

Data – Stem and Leaf Diagrams

Data – Stem and Leaf Diagrams

To construct a stem and leaf diagram: Arrange the data in size order, smallest to largest Group the data and make a key for your diagram Draw a vertical line at the left of your page Put the first digit of each group in a column to the left of the line Put the second […]

Shape – Perimeter and Area

Shape – Perimeter and Area

Perimeter Perimeter is the distance around a shape, measured in units   Key facts o       Circumference of a circle = 2 x π x r o       Circumference of a circle = 2 x d (r = radius and d = diameter)   Area Area is the amount of surface covered by a shape, measured in […]

Shape – Plans and Elevations

Shape – Plans and Elevations

The view of a shape looking down on it from above is called the plan Views of a shape looking at the front, back or sides of the shape are called elevations In order to show all the information about a 3 -dimensional shape, you often need to draw several diagrams, one plan and one […]