A video entitled "Area Applications" which shows how to break down a composite shape so that the area can be found.

Pupil outcome: I can derive and use the formula for the area of a trapezium. Key learning points: - The area of some trapezia can be found by using compound shapes. - It is possible to find a relationship between trapizea and...

Pupil outcome: I can use my knowledge of right-angled trigonometry to solve problems. Key learning points: - Sometimes an answer may be best left in an exact form - When dealing with right-angled trigonometry, it is important to look at...

Pupil outcome: I can solve area problems of composite shapes involving whole and/or part circles. Key learning points: - The area parts of a circle can be found using the area formula and reasoning. - The area of shapes made from circles...

Pupil outcome: I can solve perimeter problems of composite shapes involving whole and/or part circles. Key learning points: - The length of fractions of the circumference of a circle can be found. - The perimeter of parts of a circle can...

Pupil outcome: I can use the properties of a range of polygons to deduce the perimeters of compound shapes, including generalising a perimeter formula where appropriate. Key learning points: - You can identify how to find the perimeter...

Pupil outcome: I can calculate the perimeter of compound shapes made from rectangles, triangles, parallelograms and trapeziums efficiently. Key learning points: - Before calculating perimeter, consider the shape and check you know the...

Pupil outcome: I can use my understanding of 2D shapes to solve problems. Key learning points: - When problem solving, consider whether any elements are familiar from other areas of maths. - Keep the goal in mind, it is easy to get...

Pupil outcome: I can calculate the surface area of a composite solid. Key learning points: - The surface area of a composite solid is found by summing the area of all faces. - The faces may not always be the same shape. - The surface...

Pupil outcome: I can solve area problems of composite shapes involving whole and/or part circles where the area is known and the radius or diameter must be found. Key learning points: - The diameter can be found from the area of circles...

Pupil outcome: I can find the area of triangles, quadrilaterals and composite rectilinear shapes. Key learning points: - The formula can be used to find the area of a triangle. - There can be more than one way to find the area of a...

Pupil outcome: I can find the area of compound shapes involving circles in different ways. Key learning points: - There are multiple ways to find the area of compound shapes. - The most efficient method may depend on the features of the...

Pupil outcome: I can calculate the area of compound shapes made from rectangles, triangles, parallelograms and trapeziums efficiently. Key learning points: - There are multiple ways to find the area of compound shapes. - The most...

Pupil outcome: I can use my understanding of 2D shapes to solve problems. Key learning points: - When problem solving, consider whether any elements are familiar from other areas of maths. - Keep the goal in mind, it is easy to get...

Pupil outcome: I can use my knowledge of perimeter, area and volume to solve problems. Key learning points: - The volume and surface area of shapes made from prisms and cylinders can be found. - The volume and surface area of shapes made...

This video explains how to find the perimeter of 2D shapes such as squares, rectangles, triangles and composite shapes. A range of practice questions are at the end of the video.

👉 Learn how to find the area and perimeter of composite shapes. A composite shape is a shape that is composed of different shapes. The area of a shape is the measure of the portion enclosed by the shape while the perimeter of a shape is...