Mathematical Modeling and Space · Geometry and Measurement

Bearings and Scale Drawing

Using trigonometry and geometry to navigate and represent space accurately.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why are bearings always measured clockwise from North using three digits?
  2. 2How do we use back bearings to return to a starting location?
  3. 3What are the consequences of a small measurement error when working with large scale maps?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Mathematics - Geometry and Measures
Year: Year 9
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Mathematical Modeling and Space
Period: Geometry and Measurement

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