Measurement
MTH 4-11b
To run the tutorials simply click on the video you wish to play remembering to pause the video when attempting the questions! You should work through the exercises and homework in a squared jotter to keep all your work together. You should mark every section as soon as you finish it and write down your score.
For certain areas you will need a scientific calculator like the casio fx-85GT PLUS.
Good luck! :)
Skills developed in this module;
- Calculating the surface area of a cube
- Calculating the surface area of a cuboid
- Calculating the surface area of a cylinder
Bronze Level
In this module we look at calculating the surface area of a variety of 3D shapes. In this bronze tutorial we calculate the surface area of a cube. By this stage you should know how to calculate the area of a square from 3rd Level Numeracy (MNU 3-11a).
Video 84: Outcome 1 - The surface area of a cube. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!
Next steps...
For more practice, try this bronze homework. To check your answers click here.
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Complete this bronze assessment under exam conditions. For the answers, click here.
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Silver Level
At silver level, we calculate the total surface area of a cuboid. You should already know how to caclulate the area of a rectangle from 3rd Level Numeracy (MNU 3-11a).
Video 85: Outcome 1 - The surface area of a cuboid. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!
Next steps...
For more cuboids, try this silver homework. To check your answers click here.
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Sit this assessment under exam conditions to check your understanding. For the answers, click here.
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Gold Level
A bit trickier at gold level! Here, we learn how to calculate the surface area of a cylinder. You are expected to know how to calculate the circumference and area of a circle from 3rd Level Maths (MTH 3-11b).
Video 86: Outcome 1 - The surface area of a cuboid. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!
Next steps...
This skill absolutely warrants more practice so try this gold homework for more questions to try. To check your answers click here.
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Scoring 100% in this assessment proves that you are a superhero at surface area! For the answers, click here.
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Congratulations!
You have completed this module - well done! Remember to go back and redo any areas of weakness, that's how we improve. If you are happy with all areas, go back to the main menu and pick another topic to practice!
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