Space, shape and measurement: Calculate the surface area and volume of two- and three-dimensional shapes
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 3.1: Calculate the surface area and volume of two- and three-dimensional shapes
Learning outcomes
- Calculate the surface area and volume of the following geometrical objects:
- right pyramids (with square, equilateral triangle or regular hexagonal bases)
- right cones
- spheres.
- Calculate the surface area and volume of a combination of the above mentioned geometrical objects.
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply the appropriate formulae to find the volume of:
- right pyramids (with square, equilateral triangle or regular hexagonal bases)
- right cones
- spheres.
- Determine and calculate the volume of combinations of these geometric objects.
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply the appropriate formulae to find the surface area of:
- right pyramids (with square, equilateral triangle or regular hexagonal bases)
- right cones
- spheres.
- Determine and calculate the surface area of combinations of these geometric objects.
