Support · Stage 5 · Volume A
Support Find the volumes of right prisms that have uniform cross-sections in the form of sectors, semicircles and quadrants
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Prerequisite dot points
Apply the formula for the volume of a prism to prisms with uniform cross-sections to solve problems
Stage 4 · Volume Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Volume: prismUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on volume: prism for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Volume of prisms and cylindersUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on volume of prisms and cylinders; good for drill or homework.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Volume of solidsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on volume of solids; good for drill or homework.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Volume: prismUse it for: Short worked-example video on volume: prism to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Identify and illustrate the cross-sections of different prisms
Stage 4 · Volume Draft mapping
- Interactive toolEnrichmentGeoGebra 3D CalculatorUse it for: Rotate solids, view cross-sections and unfold nets.
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: PrismsUse it for: Prisms and their uniform cross-sections.
Examine the idea that prisms have a uniform cross-section that is equal to the base area
Stage 4 · Volume Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: PrismsUse it for: Prisms and their uniform cross-sections.