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Identify and describe the relationship between irregular polygons using scale factors
You can identify and describe the relationship between two irregular polygons using scale factors
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Identify and describe the relationship between irregular polygons using scale factors
You can identify and describe the relationship between two irregular polygons using scale factors
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Key learning points
- Two similar shapes can be described as being 'x' times greater or smaller than each other.
- If one similar shape is smaller than another, the scale factor is a fraction.
- Shapes related by a scale factor are similar.
Common misconception
Not comparing the same or corresponding sides of related shapes.
Label the sides of shapes clearly and refer to them with consistent language of height and width.
Keywords
Irregular polygon - An irregular polygon is a polygon where the sides and angles are not all equal
Make sure that pupils have the opportunity to explain what is happening as the shapes are scaled and that all dimensions are being multiplied by the same scale factor.
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6 Questions
Q1.
There is lots of information given about this shape. Which bits of information tell you about its dimensions?
Area is 36 squared cm
Opposite sides are parallel
Angles are right angles
Q2.
Which of these pairs of shapes are similar?
B
A and B
Neither A or B
Q3.
What is the scale factor between hexagons A and B?
2
3
4
8
Q4.
What number is one and a half times the size of 6?
3
6
12
Q5.
Which of these shapes is similar to triangle A with a scale factor of 4?
Q6.
Which of these shapes is similar to square A with a scale factor of one half?
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these shapes are regular polygons?
rectangle
trapezium
right angled triange
Q2.
Which of these shapes are irregular polygons
equilateral triangles
square
Q3.
Is a hexagon a regular shape?
Yes
No
Q4.
A and B are similar rectangles. What is the missing dimension in rectangle B?
15 cm
40 cm
20 cm
Q5.
This ratio table gives the dimensions of two rectangles. What is the scale factor between the rectangles?
2
3
4
5
Q6.
What is the relationship between the height and width of both rectangles?