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ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics

4.2Mensuration

Mensuration in ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.2.1Calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, trapezia, circles and combined shapes.
  2. 4.2.2Calculate arc lengths and the areas of sectors and segments of circles.
  3. 4.2.3Calculate surface areas and volumes of cuboids, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres.
  4. 4.2.4Use density to calculate mass or volume.

Lessons

  • Area and perimeter

    30 min

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  • Circles, arcs and sectors

    35 min

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  • Compound shapes and solids

    40 min

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  • Surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders

    35 min

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  • Surface area and volume of pyramids, cones and spheres

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Sample question

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Mensuration: sample question

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A rectangular garden is 14.5 m long and 6 m wide. Calculate its area.

Answer in m².

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