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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
GM5-8
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-P-Y10-09NZC26-P3-GEO-PTH-K-Y8-01NZC26-P3-GEO-PTH-P-Y8-01
Resources
- CorbettMaths Scales and Maps practice questionsQuestions PDF · Answers
- Dr Austin Maths - Interpreting Map Scales Practice GridQuestions PDF · Answers
- Dr Austin Maths - Drawing Scale Diagrams Practice GridQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- Ratio scale
- Bar scale
- Scale factor
- Scale drawing
- Plan
- Map distance
- Real-world distance
Task goals
- Use a simple stated ratio scale (e.g. 1 cm : 5 km) to convert a single map distance into a real-world distance or vice versa.
- Work with scales expressed as ratios (e.g. 1:25000) or as a bar scale, converting between units as needed.
- Use a scale to find an unknown real distance or an unknown drawn length on a plan.
- Solve multi-step problems that combine scale conversion with area or perimeter calculations on a scale drawing.
- Determine an appropriate scale to fit a real object or region onto a given page size.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
Volume
Measurement applications: integrated projects
Measurement applications: surface area and paint
You are here
Map Scales and Scale Drawings
Do
Scaling a shape by a factor, and determining the scale factor for the scaled shape's area or volume
Statement▸
Year 10 · Measurement · Measuring
NZC26-P4-MEA-MEA-P-Y10-09
Also under GM5-8:
For teachers
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