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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
GM5-4
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-P-Y10-03NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-P-Y10-04NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-K-Y10-03
Resources
- CorbettMaths worksheet (Rectangle)Questions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet (Triangle)Questions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet (Parallelogram)Questions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on area of a trapeziumQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on area of circlesQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on area of composite shapesQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- area
- rectangle
- triangle
- parallelogram
- trapezium
- circle
- radius
- diameter
- composite shape
- formula
Task goals
- Select and apply the correct area formula for rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, trapeziums, and circles.
- Calculate the area of composite shapes by breaking them down into simpler shapes.
- Use the relationship between radius and diameter when calculating circle area.
- Estimate and compare areas of different shapes.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
SOHCAHTOA and composite shapes involving circles
Area of L-shapes and composite shapes
Converting units
You are here
Area (including circles and composite shapes)
Do
Finding: the area of circles and composite shapes that include circles or semicircles; the surface area and volume or capacity of prisms, pyramids, and cylinders
Statement▸
Year 10 · Measurement · Measuring
NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-P-Y10-03
Do
Deriving the formulae for the area of half and quarter circles from the formula for a full circle
Statement▸
Year 10 · Measurement · Measuring
NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-P-Y10-04
Also under GM5-4:
For teachers
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