'Volume' tutor notes

This module is about finding out how to work out volumes. It is aimed at Level 1 of the Basic Skills Curriculum in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and covers material in MSS1/L1.10.

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How does this tie in with the new curriculums?

• England
  MSS1/L1.10 - Common Measures: Working out simple volumes.
  
• Wales
  As England.
• Northern Ireland
  As England.
• Scotland
  See www.aloscotland.com for details of the Scottish curriculum.

In the Skillswise module you'll find:

Calculating volumes factsheets
There are three factsheets, each on 'print-out-and-keep' sheets. You'll find curriculum references in the top right corner of the factsheets:

• Factsheet 1 - Introduction
• Factsheet 2 - Cubes and cuboids
• Factsheet 3 - Practical examples
• Factsheet 4 - Cylinders - this is Level 2 but may be a useful extension for students interested in volume at Level 1.

Calculating volumes worksheets
There are three worksheets. You'll find curriculum references in the top right hand corner of the worksheets. These are printable resources to continue work that learners have completed online.

• Worksheet 1 - Introduction
• Worksheet 2 - Cubes and cuboids
• Worksheet 3 - Practical examples

Volume quiz
The quiz has questions on calculating volumes. The learner can choose their level. Students can print out a certificate if they score 50% or more in the quiz. This will appear as a link on the results page - click on the link and the certificate will appear in a new window. Students can write their name on the certificate once it's printed.

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Taking it further:

With Skillswise

• Area of rectangles This module contains factsheets and worksheets on calculating the area of rectangles.
  
• Working out perimeters This module contains factsheets and worksheets on calculating simple perimeters.
  

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