Year 10 - Maths
Problem solving with plans and elevations
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 use your knowledge of plans and elevations to solve problems.
Key Notes
- The plans and elevations may be drawn to scale.
- You can combine an isometric drawing with its plan and elevations to find missing information.
- Scaling could be indicated by a scale factor or a ratio.
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.
- Isometric paper: Isometric means distances between points stay the same. In this lesson you may use isometric paper which has equally spaced dots or points.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Curves cannot be 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 plans and elevations may be drawn to scale. You can combine an isometric drawing with its plan and elevations to find missing information.
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: Curves cannot be drawn on isometric paper. Correction: It is perfectly possible to draw a curve on isometric paper.
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