Use knowledge of calculating volume to solve problems in a range of contexts
I can use knowledge of calculating volume to solve problems in different contexts.
Use knowledge of calculating volume to solve problems in a range of contexts
I can use knowledge of calculating volume to solve problems in different contexts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Missing dimensions can be deduced from other known dimensions.
- Where the volume is known, multiplication or division can be used to find an unknown dimension.
- Unknown dimension problems can be applied to different contexts.
Keywords
Deduce - If we use existing facts and logic to help find new facts, we can say that we have deduced the new fact.
Dimension - A dimension is the measurement of an edge in one direction. For example: length, width or height of a 3D shape are dimensions.
Common misconception
Pupils cannot visualise how to calculate the unknown dimensions on the compound shape.
Spend time encouraging pupils to note down 'what they know' onto each shape. Allowing pupils to manipulate the shape with concrete apparatus and to run their finger along the edges of the shape will help visualise what is known and unknown.
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