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DIY Maths: Measurement

MEASUREMENT

 

Units of measure

Metric units of measure
In this module, you will study metric units of measure and how to convert from one unit to another.


Length or distance

Perimeter of squares, rectangles and triangles
In this module you will study how to find the perimeter (distance around) some of standard two-dimensional shapes such as squares and triangles.

Circumference of circles
In this module, you will learn about the number "pi" and you'll learn how to use pi to calculate the circumference (distance around) a circle.


Area

Area of squares, rectangles and triangles
In this module, you learn how to find the area of some standard two-dimensional shapes. 

Area of circles
Here you will learn how to use pi to find the area of a circle.


Surface area of three-dimensional objects

Surface area of cubes, cuboids and triangular prisms
In this module, you will study how to find the surface area of various standard three-dimensional objects such as cubes and boxes. 

Surface area of cylinders
Here you can study how to find the surface area of a cylinder


Volume or capacity

Volume of cubes, cuboids and triangular prisms
This module discusses finding the volume (capacity) of various three-dimensional objects like cubes and boxes. 

Volume of cylinders, cones, spheres and pyramids
In this module, you will study how to find the volume of cylinders, cones, spheres and pyramids.

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