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Grade 11 Maths Literacy Term4 Week1 Notes

The document covers the topic of maps, plans, and representations, explaining models as scaled versions of real-life objects. It details the concept of scale and proportion, providing formulas for calculating actual and model sizes, and includes practical applications such as interpreting manuals and sewing patterns. Exercises are provided to reinforce understanding of these concepts through real-life examples.

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Grade 11 Maths Literacy Term4 Week1 Notes

The document covers the topic of maps, plans, and representations, explaining models as scaled versions of real-life objects. It details the concept of scale and proportion, providing formulas for calculating actual and model sizes, and includes practical applications such as interpreting manuals and sewing patterns. Exercises are provided to reinforce understanding of these concepts through real-life examples.

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Mathematical Literacy Grade 11 – Term 4 Week 1

Topic: Maps, Plans, and Other Representations

1. Understanding Models and Representations


A model is a scaled-down (or scaled-up) version of a real-life object. Models are used to represent
large or small items accurately and to understand how they look or function in real life.

Examples of models include:

• Floor plan for a house or classroom

• Plastic model of a car or airplane

• Unassembled wooden furniture (flat-pack)

• Cloth patterns for making clothing

• Electrical appliance diagrams

• Children’s toys built to scale

2. Scale and Proportion


Scale is the ratio between a measurement on the model (or drawing) and the actual size. Formula:
Scale = Model or Map Distance ÷ Actual Distance To find the actual size: Actual size = Model size ×
Scale factor
To find the model size: Model size = Actual size ÷ Scale factor

Example:
If a toy car is built at a scale of 1:20 and the actual car is 4 meters long:
Model length = 4 ÷ 20 = 0.2 m = 20 cm.

3. Floor Plans
A floor plan is a two-dimensional drawing showing the layout of rooms and spaces from above. It
includes walls, doors, windows, and sometimes furniture, drawn to a given scale.

Example:
If a room measures 4 cm by 3 cm on a plan with a scale of [Link]
Actual dimensions = 4 × 50 = 200 cm (2 m) and 3 × 50 = 150 cm (1.5 m)

4. Practical Applications
• Interpreting instruction manuals for assembling furniture

• Using sewing patterns for making clothes

• Reading assembly diagrams for electronics or toys

5. Exercises
1 1. A wooden table is represented in a manual as 5 cm long. The scale is 1:20. What is the
actual length of the table?

2 2. A dollhouse is built at a scale of 1:25. If the real house is 6 m tall, how tall is the dollhouse?
3 3. A piece of cloth for a shirt pattern measures 12 cm on the plan. The scale is 1:10. Find the
actual length of the cloth.

4 4. Draw a simple floor plan of your bedroom using a scale of 1:100. Label the bed, window, and
door.

5 5. A child’s toy truck measures 30 cm. The real truck is 4.5 m. Find the scale of the toy.

6. Summary
- Scales are used to represent real-life objects accurately in drawings or models.
- Always check the scale type before converting measurements.
- Apply scale calculations to real-life objects like furniture, clothing, toys, and building plans.

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