Y6

Maths

Similar Shapes Reasoning and Problem Solving

Worksheet
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Deepen understanding of how enlarged shapes are similar to their original version by using this resource.

This Year 6 Similar Shapes Reasoning and Problem Solving worksheet explores similar shapes that are the result of being enlarged, linked to scale factors. Children will identify possible scale factors used to enlarge shapes, reason about how enlarging a shape doesn't impact the angles and calculate a scale factor linked to area. All answers are also included so that marking is as easy as possible!

A varied fluency resource is also available for this small step.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Solve problems involving similar shapes where the scale factor is known or can be found

Tags

Summer

6R3

Ratio and Proportion