2. Maths: Geometry and Measures

Keystage: KS3

Subject: Maths

Resource type: Lesson

Skills: Problem Solving

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In this activity, students will step into the role of an Architect. The task involves designing a multifunctional space on the rooftop of a tech company’s city-centre glass headquarters and applying mathematical concepts like perimeter and area calculation to optimise the layout.

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Architect

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Problem Solving Step 5
I create solutions for complex problems by evaluating the positive and negative effects of a range of options.

Curriculum Table

England: The national curriculumGeometry and measures
Pupils should be taught to calculate and solve problems involving perimeters of 2-D shapes (including circles), areas of circles, and composite shapes.
Scotland: National 5 MathematicsTo be confirmed.
Wales: WJEC GCSE Mathematics specificationTo be confirmed.

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