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Topic: 2D Representations of 3D Shapes; Drawing and Constructing Shapes; Loci (Higher - Unit 3)
Specification References: G2.4
G2.4
Use 2D representations of 3D shapes.
Candidates should be able to:
use 2D representations of 3D shapes
draw nets and show how they fold to make a 3D solid
know the terms face, edge and vertex (vertices)
identify and name common solids, for example cube, cuboid, prism, cylinder, pyramid, sphere and cone
analyse 3D shapes through 2D projections and cross-sections, including plan and elevation
understand and draw front and side elevations and plans of shapes made from simple solids, for example a solid made from small cubes
understand and use isometric drawings