SSAT Upper Level Quantitative
A comprehensive course designed to help students excel in the quantitative section of the SSAT Upper Level exam.
Basic Concepts
Geometry: Shapes and Measurement
Exploring Shapes
Geometry is the study of shapes, sizes, and positions. Whether you're designing a park or wrapping a gift, geometry is all around you!
Key Concepts
- Perimeter: The distance around a shape.
- Area: The amount of space inside a shape.
- Volume: The space a 3D object occupies.
Common shapes include triangles, rectangles, circles, and cubes.
Formulas to Remember
- Perimeter of rectangle: \( P = 2l + 2w \)
- Area of triangle: \( A = \frac{1}{2}bh \)
- Volume of box: \( V = lwh \)
Real-World Applications
Geometry helps in construction, art, map reading, and much more.
Examples
Calculating the area of a soccer field.
Finding the perimeter needed to fence a garden.
In a Nutshell
Geometry teaches you to measure, compare, and understand the world of shapes.