OCR Maths: Foundation GCSE - Check In Test 9.04 Similarity

A 10 question test on Similarity, comprising: 5 questions on procedural calculations; 3 questions on reasoning and communicating mathematically; and 2 problem solving questions. At the end of the test there is an extension activity which will allow more able students to stretch themselves. This resource is ideal for either formative or summative assessment and can be used in lesson time as a topic assessment, starter or plenary activity or for homework or revision.
Topics include:
Similar triangles:
Identify similar triangles.
Prove that two triangles are similar.
Enlargement:
Enlarge a simple shape from a given centre using a whole number scale factor, and identify the scale factor of an enlargement.
Identify the centre and scale factor (including fractional scale factors) of an enlargement of a simple shape, and perform such an enlargement on a simple shape.
Similar shapes:
Compare lengths, areas and volumes using ratio notation and scale factors.
Apply similarity to calculate unknown lengths in similar figures.

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