Stage 5 · Area and surface area B (Path) · Solve problems involving surface areas · Topic: Area & surface area · Year 9, 10
Apply the formula to find the surface area of spheres: A = (4πr)², where r is the length of the radius
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-area-and-surface-area-b-path/asb-sfa-stg5-05 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_ASB_SFA_STG5_05 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-ARE-P-01)
MA5-ARE-P-01 applies knowledge of the surface area of right pyramids and cones, spheres and composite solids to solve problems (Path: Stn, Adv)Core resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMathigon: Spheres, cones and cylindersUse it for: Develop volume and surface area formulas for curved solids.
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: SphereUse it for: Sphere volume and surface area.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Surface area: sphereUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on surface area: sphere for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Spheres (surface area and volume)Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on spheres (surface area and volume); good for drill or homework.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Surface area: sphereUse it for: Short worked-example video on surface area: sphere to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
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