Year 9 Maths Do Now, WoW, SC and LI
Year 9 Maths Do Now, WoW, SC and LI
Year 9 Maths Do Now, WoW, SC and LI
Composite shapes are formed when a combination of basic shapes are put together. Can you
see the basic shapes that can be used to form the following house? Some of the structures
may look complicated, but rectangles and right-angled triangles constitute most composite
shapes.
Annotate the image above, labelling all the rectangles and right-angled triangles that you
can find. You can edit this media using Microsoft Edge or print to annotate your shapes on
paper.
In a paragraph, find some objects around the house and describe how they can be formed
using a series of rectangles and right-angled triangles.
Learning Intentions
• To be able to identify a right-angled triangle in a diagram and label known values
• To be able to apply Pythagoras’ theorem to the triangle to find an unknown value
Success Criteria
• I can apply Pythagoras’ theorem.
e.g. Two flag poles are located 10 m apart. The flag poles are 4.5 m and 3 m high. A cable
links the top of the two flag poles. Find the length of the cable correct to one decimal place.