Something in Common: Geometry
This sub-collection of resources from the ‘Something in Common’ collection contains 22 resources designed to bring a problem solving approach to the teaching of geometry at Key Stages 3 and 4. Each resource has an introductory presentation, printed materials, and additionally many have supporting files in either Excel or Geogebra format. The topics covered are:
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Sine Rule
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Cosine Rule
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Area of a circle
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Area of a kite
- Circle theorems
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Perpendicular lines
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Similar triangles
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Angles in a Polygon
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Three triangles and a square
In this presentation and collection of student worksheets a diagram shows a square and three right angled triangles, with each shape sharing a common side. Some of the lengths are given in surd form, from which students have to find the area of the square.
The solution involves the use of Pythagoras’ theorem...
Cuboid faces
In this teacher presentation and collection of student worksheets, the area of each face of a cuboid is given. Students are then asked to calculate the volume.
Each student worksheet contains a different cuboid, but the solutions all have something in common. The teacher presentations highlights two possible...
Cuboid faces
In this teacher presentation and collection of student worksheets, the area of each face of a cuboid is given. Students are then asked to calculate the volume.
Each student worksheet contains a different cuboid, but the solutions all have something in common. The teacher presentations highlights two possible...
Heads will roll
In this resource the head of a circular snowman rolls around its circular body to make one trip back to where it started. The ratio of the diameters of the circles is given. The challenge is to find how many times the head will revolve throughout the journey, and find a general rule.
The resource contains a...
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| Subject(s) | Mathematics |
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| Age | 11-14, 14-16 |
| Published | 2010 to 2019 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxewsr |
