Plane Figure/Shapes

Mathematics J.S.S 2 Third Term

Theme: Mensuration and Geometry

Sub Theme: Shapes

WEEK 3

Plane Figure/Shapes

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to;

1. Apply drawing to solve measurement problems
2. Solve problems to quantitative aptitude related to plane shapes
3. Solve problems to quantitative aptitude related to figures and drawing scale

Scale Drawing

Content

Reading scale drawing is common to map reading and interpretation. A map cannot be of the same size as the area it represents.  So, the measurements are scaled down to make the map of a size that can be conveniently used by users such as motorists, cyclists and bushwalkers.  A scale drawing of a building (or bridge) has the same shape as the real building (or bridge) that…