Friday, 15 February 2013

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Bearings

Objectives:
Grade E – Use three-figure bearing notation.
Grade E and D – Measure the bearing from one place to another.
Grade E and D – Plot a bearing.
Grade C – Calculate bearings for return journeys.
Grade C – Draw and interpret scale diagrams to represent journeys.

Success Criteria:  Able to plot a bearing and calculate using bearings.

Lesson: Booklet on bearings is here and includes examples and exercises.  MyMaths lesson is here.

Pythagoras Theorem

Learning Objectives (All Grade C):
Understand Pythagoras’ Theorem.
Calculate the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle.
Solve problems using Pythagoras’ Theorem.
Calculate the length of a shorter side in a right-angled triangle.

Success Criteria:  You will be able to solve a problem using Pythagoras' Thorem.

Lesson:  Pythagoras' Theorem document includes exercises and answers.  I will provide the worked examples later.  The MyMaths can be viewed by clicking here.