Shape, space and measures

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Shape, space and measures
- Transformations
  Learn about transformations and enlargements with BBC Bitesize KS3 Maths.
- WATCH: What are congruent and similar shapes?
  A simple guide explaining the idea of congruent and similar shapes, aimed at children aged between 11 and 14.
- WATCH: What are translation, rotation and reflection?
  A maths guide for ages 11-14 year old high school students on what are translation, rotation and reflection?
- WATCH: What is a scale factor?
  A simple guide discussing the question 'what is a scale factor' aimed at children aged between 11 and 14.
- Symmetry
  Learn about symmetry with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- Perimeter
  Learn about perimeter with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- How to show the circumference of a circle is π x diameter
  A simple guide on how to show the circumference of a circle is π x diameter aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- What is pi?
  A BBC bitesize guide in the explainer format to explain the concept of pi aimed at students between the age of 11-14
- Area
  Learn about area with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- WATCH: How to show the area of a triangle is ½ × base × height
  A KS3 Bitesize 11-14 Maths guide showing you how to prove the area of a triangle is half base × height.
- WATCH: How to show the area of a parallelogram is base × height
  A KS3 Bitesize 11-14 Maths guide showing how to show the area of a parallelogram is base multiplied by height.
- WATCH: How to show the formula for the area of a trapezium
  A simple guide on how to show the area of a trapezium in maths aimed at children aged between 11 and 14.
- How to show the area of a circle is π × r²
  A simple guide on how to show the area of a circle is π × r² aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- Volume
  Learn about volume with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- WATCH: What are square and cube numbers?
  What are square and cube numbers? Find out in this Bitesize maths video for KS3.
- WATCH: How to show the volume of a cuboid = length × width × height
  A simple guide showing how to show the volume of a cuboid is length × width × height. Aimed at students aged between 11 and 14.
- WATCH: How to show the surface area of a sphere is 4πr²
  A simple guide on how to show the surface area of a sphere is 4πr² aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- WATCH: How to show a cone's surface area = π × r × slant length
  A simple guide on how to show the surface area of a cone is π × radius × length, aimed at students aged 11 to 14.
- WATCH: What is the volume of a cone, a sphere and a cylinder?
  A simple guide on how to calculate the area of a cone, a sphere and a cylinder aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- WATCH: How to show the volume of a cone is ⅓ height × πr²
  A simple guide on how to show the volume of a cone is ⅓ height × πr² aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- Units for measuring
  Learn about measures with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- How to convert between standard units
  A simple, step-by-step, visual guide showing you how to convert between standard units using bar models. Aimed at 11-14 year olds.
- Speed, distance and time
  A simple guide on the question of 'what is speed' in maths aimed at children between the ages of 11 and 14.
- Density
  Learn about density with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- WATCH: What is density?
  A simple guide on the question 'what is density' in the context of maths aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- WATCH: How to work out density
  A simple, visual, step-by-step guide on how to work out density. Aimed at students aged between 11 and 14
- Pythagoras' theorem
  Learn about Pythagoras' theorem with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- WATCH: How to prove Pythagoras' theorem
  A simple guide on how to prove Pythagoras' theorem - aimed at children between the ages of 11 and 14
- Angles and triangles
  Learn about angles and triangles with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- WATCH: What are angles?
  A simple guide on how to understanding the concept of angles aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- Angles in triangles
- Intersecting and parallel lines
  Learn about intersecting and parallel lines with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- How to show the angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees
  A simple guide on how to show the angles in triangle add up to 180 degrees, aimed at students aged 11 to 14.
- How to find the missing angles on crossing lines
  A KS3 Bitesize Maths guide showing how to work out the value of different angles on a set of crossing lines.
- How to show angles in a n-sided polygon add to 180° × (n-2)
  A KS3 Bitesize 11-14 Maths guide on how to show the angles of a regular polygon equal 180° x (n-2).
- Constructions and loci
  Learn about constructions, loci and three-figure bearings with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- WATCH: How to construct triangles
  A simple guide on how to construct triangles in maths, aimed at children between the ages of 11 and 14
- WATCH: How to draw a perfect five-pointed star
  A simple guide on how to draw a perfect five-pointed star, aimed at children between the ages of 11 and 14
- WATCH: How to bisect lines and angles
  A simple guide on how to use maths to bisect lines and angles aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- Points of the compass
  Learn about points of the compass with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- Triangles and quadrilaterals
  Learn about triangles and quadrilaterals with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- Polygons
  Learn about polygons with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- WATCH: How to draw a regular hexagon, square and triangle
  A simple, step-by-step guide showing how to draw a regular hexagon, square and triangle, aimed at children between the ages of 11 and 14.
- WATCH: What are congruent and similar shapes?
  A simple guide explaining the idea of congruent and similar shapes, aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- Circles
  Learn about circles with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- 3D shapes
  Learn about3D shapes with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.
- How to prove that there can only be five Platonic solids
  A simple, step-by-step guide showing you how to prove that there are only five possible Platonic solids.
- WATCH: How to make a logical paradox
  How do you make a logical paradox? Find out in this Bitesize maths video for KS3.
- WATCH: How to draw in perspective
  A simple, step-by-step guide showing how to draw in perspective, aimed at children aged between 11 and 14
- Time
  Learn about measuring time with BBC Bitesize Key Stage 3 Maths.