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Geometry and measurement: The basics

On this page there are links to papers on four modules that explain the basic concepts of geometry and measurement:

  • Geometrical properties
  • Perimeter, area and volume
  • Transforming shapes
  • Constructions

These papers provide details of the knowledge students should have and some of the misconceptions they may hold. Examples are given to illustrate these misconceptions, provide suggestions on how to address them, and support teachers in developing pedagogical and content knowledge.

Resource details
Year level
Year 7 Year 8
Purpose
Planning Curriculum
Strand
Measurement Space
Topic
Length Pythagoras and trigonometry Shapes and objects Using units of measurement Area, volume and surface area
Audience
Teachers School leaders
Format
Downloadable resource
Australian Curriculum code
AC9M7M04 AC9M7M05 AC9M8SP01
Numeracy progression
Understanding geometric properties (P6, P7) Proportional thinking (P6)
Publisher
NCETM
Copyright
© Crown Copyright. Free-for-education material.
Keywords
shape transformation