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Mathematical Literacy Level 2 Module 8
Level 2 Mathematical Literacy study guide, 27 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
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Mathematical Literacy. Study guide, 27 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
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Making models and plans
to solve problems
Module 8
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Overview
8.1 Make 2-D scale cut-outs of the top view of 3-D
objects
8.2 Building 3-D scale models
8.3 Practical investigation: Model of a small house
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Make 2-D scale cut-outs of the
top view of 3-D objects
Unit 8.1
• A practical way to work with a
floor plan is to make cut-outs
of objects such as furniture to
exactly the same scale as the
floor plan.
• Arrange these in the space on
the plan.
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Unit 8.1
Method to make and arrange 2-D cut-outs of 3-D objects
Materials
• You need:
• grid paper
• ruler
• pencil
• paper for furniture cut-outs
• sticky putty
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Unit 8.1
Method to make and arrange 2-D cut-outs of 3-D objects
Step 1
• Choose the length and width of the room in metres.
• Decide on the measurements of the windows,
doors, and all fixtures and furniture that you want
to show on the plan.
• Write down the measurements.
• Convert all your measurements to the same unit.
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Unit 8.1
Method to make and arrange 2-D cut-outs of 3-D objects
Step 2
• Draw the plan of the room. A typical scale is 2 cm
represents 1 metre.
• Use grid paper and mark positions of the windows
and doors, using the correct floor plan symbols.
• Mark the positions and sizes of any built-in
furniture.
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Unit 8.1
Method to make and arrange 2-D cut-outs of 3-D objects
Step 3
• Decide on the length and width of each piece of
furniture.
• Draw their outlines on grid paper, using the same
scale as the floor plan.
• Cut them out.
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Unit 8.1
Method to make and arrange 2-D cut-outs of 3-D objects
Step 4
• Arrange the cut-outs on the floor plan. Stick them
in place. Arrange the furniture according to the
function of the room so that people can move
around easily.
• Do not block the doors and the pathways.
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Exercise 8.1
Unit 8.1
Complete Exercise 8.1 on page 157 of your Student’s Book
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Building 3-D scale models
Unit 8.2
• Architects and designers often produce 3-D models of their building
designs to show their clients.
• The model shows exactly what the house will look like.
• The measurements of the model are correct to the scale of the house.
Client
A person who uses the services of a professional person, like a
customer.
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How to make a model building
Unit 8.2
Materials
• measurement tools - rulers, tape measures, grid
paper and floor plans
• materials for the models e.g. corrugated cardboard,
foam board, paper, recycled materials
• tape, paper glue, wood glue
• cutting tools, scissors, craft knives
• materials to decorate the house e.g. paint, paper
coverings, clear plastic for windows.
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How to make a model building
Unit 8.2
The Process
• Measure and decide on the scale. Start with a 2-D
floor plan.
• Get all the measurements of the house e.g. the
highest and lowest points of the roof, the door and
window sizes.
• Convert all your measurements according to your
scale.
• Draw a draft of all parts of the model. Use the scale
measurements.
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How to make a model building
Unit 8.2
The Process
• Glue the drawings and the floor plan onto cardboard.
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How to make a model building
Unit 8.2
The Process
• Put the board onto a cutting mat (if available). Cut
out the images with a craft knife and ruler.
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How to make a model building
Unit 8.2
The Process
• Check all the pieces against the floor plan.
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How to make a model building
Unit 8.2
The Process
• Fold the net of the house to form the house walls.
Glue or tape them into place.
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How to make a model building
Unit 8.2
The Process
• Check that the roof fits and glue it together. This can
rest on top of the house.
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Example 8.1 page 155 continued ...
Unit 8.1
• Draw a floor plan of a living room using the scale 1 : 50.
• Make cut-outs of the furniture you want to arrange in it
to the same scale, and show how you would arrange it.
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Example 8.1 page 155 continued ...
Unit 8.1
Step 1:
Draw a room of length 4 m and breadth 4 m. Imagine there
are two windows and one door. The plan will not show the
height of the windows and doors, just the width. The door
and windows are all 1 m wide.
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Example 8.1 page 155 continued ...
Unit 8.1
Step 2:
Draw the room outline. Use the correct symbols for walls,
windows and doors to show these on the plan.
Mark the position and size of any built-in furniture on the
plan. For example, there is a built-in cupboard in one
corner of the room.
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Example 8.1 page 155 continued ...
Unit 8.1
Step 3:
Decide on the length and width of each piece of furniture
that you want to arrange in the space. Make cut-outs of
the furniture pieces to exactly the same scale as the floor
plan. Draw the outlines of all the pieces of furniture on the
same grid paper and to the same scale as the room plan.
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Example 8.1 page 155 continued ...
Unit 8.1
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Example 8.1 page 155 continued ...
Unit 8.1
Step 4:
Arrange the cut-outs of the furniture on the floor plan.
Move them around until you are satisfied that they are in
the best position.
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Practical Investigation
Unit 8.2
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Module assessment
Module 8
Complete Module assessment on page 161 of your Student’s Book
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