8.4 Scale and Similarity

Scale and Similarity

1. 1. Create and interpret scale drawings.
2. 2. Understand and use the concept of scale factor (linear).
3. 3. Use map scales to calculate real distances.
4. 4. Convert between scale lengths and real lengths in mixed units.
5. 5. Recognise similar figures and find missing sides using the scale factor.
6. 6. Understand that area scales by the square of the linear scale factor.