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Nuffield Free-Standing Mathematics Activity

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Manufacturer’s diagramsWhy do manufacturers use diagrams like these?

This activity is about recognising and drawing objects from different viewpoints.

How would you describe the different views?

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At the end of the activity

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What is meant by a ‘plan’ of an object?

What is meant by an ‘elevation’?

In which jobs or professions do you think this kind of maths is used?

Why is it useful to have a plan and elevations of an object?

People using plans and elevations