Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
Calculating volumes and surface areas of prisms and cylinders.
Key Questions
- Compare the formulas for volume and surface area of prisms and cylinders.
- Explain how to calculate the surface area of a complex prism.
- Design a practical problem requiring the calculation of both volume and surface area of a prism.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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