GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Geometry & Measures: Sketching a 3D Shape - Explained

The video tutorial guides viewers through drawing a solid prism on a centimeter grid without isometric paper. It covers creating the front elevation, plan, and side elevation, emphasizing the importance of vertical and slanted lines. The tutorial also highlights the need to mark dimensions accurately and check the drawing's accuracy against the given elevations.

What is the first step in drawing a solid prism on a centimeter grid?

• Marking the dimensions

• Drawing the plan view

• Drawing the side elevation

• Drawing the front elevation

When drawing the front elevation, how should vertical heights be represented?

• Vertically on the paper

• Diagonally on the paper

• Horizontally on the paper

• In any direction

What is the top view of a solid prism called?

• Plan

• Side elevation

• Front elevation

• Base view

How many centimeters is the top part of the prism in the plan view?

• Two by two square

• Five by five square

• Three by three square

• Four by four square

What is the purpose of marking all dimensions on the sketch?

• To make the sketch look detailed

• To fill up the page

• To ensure accuracy and correctness

• To make it colorful

What is the marking scheme for the solid prism task?

• One mark for the sketch, one for the dimensions

• Two marks for the sketch

• One mark for the solid shape, one for correct dimensions

• Two marks for the dimensions

What should be considered when drawing horizontal lines on isometric paper?

• They should be on a slant

• They should be vertical

• They should be curved

• They should be horizontal