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Perimeter

Revise Perimeter in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 10 exam-style questions and 2 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still pick up marks when it appears in mixed-topic papers.

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Walking the Edge

Introduction 2

Key Facts

Key Facts 3

Method: Finding Perimeter

Deep Dive 4

Worked Example

Notes 5

Knowledge Organiser: Perimeter

Summary

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Perimeter

Total distance around a shape, add all sides

Perimeter vs Area

Perimeter = distance AROUND (1D - cm, m). Area = space INSIDE (2D - cm², m²).

Exam questions for Perimeter

What is the perimeter of a shape?

A. The space inside a shape
B. The total distance around the outside of a shape
C. Half the sum of all sides
D. The longest side of a shape

1 markfoundation

Two similar rectangles have lengths in the ratio 3:5. The perimeter of the smaller rectangle is 24 cm. Explain how to find the perimeter of the larger rectangle without knowing its individual dimensions.

2 markshigher

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