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Learning objective overview
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Current NZC (2007)
GM4-3
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-P-Y9-03NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-K-Y10-03
Resources
- CorbettMaths worksheet on perimeterQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet (area of a rectangle)Questions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet (area of a triangle)Questions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on circumference of circlesQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths worksheet on area of circlesQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- Perimeter
- Area
- Circumference
- Radius
- Diameter
- Pi
- Composite shape
- Compound shape
Task goals
- Find the perimeter and area of simple rectangles, squares, and triangles from given dimensions using standard formulas.
- Calculate the circumference and area of circles and the area of compound/composite 2D shapes built from rectangles, triangles, and circles.
- Solve multi-step problems involving unknown dimensions, mixed units, or subtracted/combined regions in composite shapes, justifying an appropriate level of rounding.
Where this fits
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Area, Perimeter and Circumference of 2D Shapes
Do
Finding: the perimeter of 2D shapes; the circumference of circles; the area of parallelograms, trapeziums, and kites, relating the formulae used to the formula for a rectangle
Statement▸
Year 9 · Measurement · Measuring
NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-P-Y9-03
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