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Grade 10 · Core Mathematics · Measurements and Geometry

Similarity and Enlargement: Grade 10 Core Mathematics

The 11 lessons for the Grade 10 Core Mathematics sub-strand Similarity and Enlargement, in teaching order, with the KICD learning outcome each one covers.

Strand Measurements and GeometryLessons 11

Learning outcomes

By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  1. determine the centre of enlargement and the linear scale factor for similar figures
  2. construct the image of an object under an enlargement given the centre of enlargement and the linear scale factor (L.S.F)
  3. determine the area and volume scale factor of different figures and solids
  4. relate linear scale factor, area scale factor, and volume scale factor in enlargements
  5. apply similarity and enlargement to real-life situations
  6. appreciate the use of similarity and enlargement in real-life situations

Lessons in Similarity and Enlargement

  1. 1Determining Centre of Enlargement and Linear Scale FactorDetermine the centre of enlargement and the linear scale factor for similar figures
  2. 2Finding the Central Point of Dilation and Scale FactorsDetermine the centre of enlargement and the linear scale factor for similar figures
  3. 3Constructing Images under Enlargement with Positive and Negative Scale FactorsConstruct the image of an object under an enlargement given the centre of enlargement and the linear scale factor (L.S.F)
  4. 4Constructing Images under Geometric EnlargementConstruct the image of an object under an enlargement given the centre of enlargement and the linear scale factor (L.S.F)
  5. 5Calculating Area and Volume Scale Factors for Similar FiguresDetermine the area and volume scale factor of different figures and solids
  6. 6Determining Area and Volume Scale FactorsDetermine the area and volume scale factor of different figures and solids
  7. 7Connecting Length, Surface Area, and Volume RatiosRelate linear scale factor, area scale factor, and volume scale factor in enlargements
  8. 8Connecting Linear, Surface Area, and Volumetric Scale Factors in Similar SolidsRelate linear scale factor, area scale factor, and volume scale factor in enlargements
  9. 9Applications of Similarity and Enlargement in Real LifeApply similarity and enlargement to real-life situations
  10. 10Applying Similarity and Enlargement in Real-Life ContextsApply similarity and enlargement to real-life situations
  11. 11Appreciating Similarity and Enlargement in Real-Life ApplicationsAppreciate the use of similarity and enlargement in real-life situations