Year 10 - Maths
Drawing the plan and elevations of a solid
Plans and elevations
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils will be considering a 3-D shape from different viewpoints in order to draw the side and front elevations as well as the plan view.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to draw the plan and elevations of a solid.
Key Notes
- The plan is the view from above the solid.
- The front elevation is the view from the front.
- The side elevation is the view from the side.
- These can be drawn on normal paper.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Plan: The plan of a solid is the view of it from above.
- Front elevation: The front elevation of a solid is the view of it from the front.
- Side elevation: The side elevation of a solid is the view of it from the side.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The plan and elevations should look exactly the same on squared paper as they do on a solid drawn on isometric paper.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
The plan is the view from above the solid. The front elevation is the view from the front.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Plan'
The plan of a solid is the view of it from above. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: The plan and elevations should look exactly the same on squared paper as they do on a solid drawn on isometric paper. Correction: The grid lines on the two types of paper are not the same which is why there is a visual difference. The measurements for each line however have not changed.
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