Geometry & Shapes
Topics, misconceptions, and exam techniques for geometry & shapes.
Angles in Polygons
Angle Facts for Lines - Angles on a straight line add up to - Angles around a point add up to - Vertically opposite angles are equal Angle Facts for P...
Pythagoras' Theorem
Pythagoras' theorem connects the three sides of a right-angled triangle. where is the hypotenuse (the longest side, opposite the right angle) and , ar...
Trigonometry: SOH CAH TOA
Trigonometry uses ratios to find missing sides and angles in right-angled triangles. The Three Ratios SOH CAH TOA Sin = Opposite / Hypotenuse Cos = Ad...
Area and Volume
Area Formulas Rectangle: Triangle: Parallelogram: Trapezium: Circle: Volume Formulas Cuboid: Prism: Cylinder: Cone: (Higher) Sphere: (Higher) Pyramid:...
Transformations
A transformation changes the position or size of a shape. There are four types you need to know. 1. Reflection A reflection creates a mirror image acr...
Circle Theorems H
Circle theorems are rules about angles and lines in circles. Higher tier only. Key Vocabulary - Chord: A line segment with both endpoints on the circl...
Bearings
A bearing is a way of describing direction using angles. How Bearings Work Three rules for bearings: 1. Always measure from North 2. Always measure cl...
Similarity and Congruence
Congruent Shapes Shapes are congruent if they are exactly the same — same shape and same size. Congruent shapes can be reflected or rotated versions o...
Vectors H
A vector describes a movement with both direction and magnitude (length). Notation Vectors can be written as: - Bold letter: - Underlined letter: (use...
Non-Right Angled Trigonometry H
When triangles don't have a right angle, we need different tools: the Sine Rule, the Cosine Rule, and the Area Formula. Labelling Convention In any tr...
Arcs and Sectors
A sector is a "pizza slice" of a circle. An arc is a portion of the circumference. Key Vocabulary - Sector: The region bounded by two radii and an arc...