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Resources
- CorbettMaths on Congruent and Similar ShapesQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths on Similar Shapes: Finding SidesQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- similar shapes
- congruent shapes
- scale factor
- corresponding sides
- corresponding angles
- enlargement
- ratio
- proportional
Task goals
- Identify whether two shapes are similar or congruent by comparing corresponding sides and angles.
- Find the scale factor between similar shapes by comparing the lengths of corresponding sides.
- Calculate missing side lengths in similar shapes using scale factors and proportional reasoning.
- Understand that corresponding angles in similar shapes are equal, and corresponding sides are in the same ratio.
- Apply similarity to solve problems involving enlargement and reduction of shapes.
Key skills
- Similar shapes
- Scale factor
- Proportional reasoning
Quick stats
- 81 total questions
- 3 difficulty levels
- Answers included
For teachers
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