MYP Year: 2
Unit: Spatial Reasoning Name: Project based learning
Area of Special Quadrilaterals
SOI- Understanding patterns in forms and space can enhance creativity.
KEY CONCEPT – Form
RELATED CONCEPTS – Patterns, Space
LEARNING GOAL -
1. Identify different special quadrilaterals (square, rectangle, parallelogram,
rhombus, trapezium/kite).
2. Recall and state the formulas for calculating the area and perimeter of each
special quadrilateral.
3. Describe the properties (equal sides, parallel sides, diagonals, angles) that justify
the formulas used.
4. Calculate the area and perimeter of squares, rectangles, parallelograms,
rhombuses, kites, and trapeziums using appropriate formulas.
5. Select and apply the correct formula based on the properties of the given
quadrilateral.
6. Solve real-life problems involving area and perimeter of special quadrilaterals
(e.g., floor plans, gardens, tiling, fencing).
7. Derive or explain area formulas using decomposition (e.g., converting a
parallelogram into a rectangle).
8. Justify solutions using mathematical reasoning and correct units.
INQUIRY QUESTION(S) –
1. What is measurement?
2. What can be measured?
3. How do measurements help define different forms?
4. How do geometrical measurements and patterns help to model objects in the
real world?
5. Is art more inspiration or calculation?
ATL skills –
Self-management skills: Organization skills – Keep an organized and logical system of
information files/notebooks.
Thinking: Transfer skills – Apply skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations.
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🏗️ Project: The Architect’s Blueprint
Role: Lead Architect & Interior Designer
Objective: Design a functional apartment, create a scaled floor plan, and manage the budget for flooring and
finishes.
📍 The Site Specifications
You have been assigned a plot with a total area of 1,200 square feet (sq ft). You must work within this footprint.
Your design must include:
2 Bedrooms
2 Washrooms (with anti-skid flooring)
1 Kitchen
1 Living Room
1 Balcony
Optional: Any additional space (study, pantry, foyer) if your layout allows.
📋 Your Task Checklist
To complete your architectural report, you must follow these steps:
1. The Blueprint (Design & Geometry)
Drafting: Create a detailed blueprint. You can draw this by hand or use a digital tool (like Canva or
Floorplanner).
Shape Analysis: List the geometric shapes used (rectangles, L-shapes, etc.).
Assumptions: If a room isn't a perfect rectangle, explain why. Example: "I used an L-shape for the kitchen to
allow for a breakfast nook."
2. Area Calculations
Calculate the Total Area of the apartment.
Calculate the Individual Area for every single room and balcony.
Note: The sum of your room areas must not exceed the 1,200 sq ft limit!
3. Flooring & Material Research
Material Selection: Research specific tiles or wood flooring online.
Requirement: Bedrooms must have wooden flooring; washrooms must use skid-free tiles; the hall and
kitchen should have different tile types.
Data Collection: Find an image, the dimensions of one tile and the cost for each tile.
Quantity Estimation: Calculate how many tiles/planks are needed for each room.
4. The "Final Bill" (Budgeting)
Calculate the total cost of flooring for each room based on the number of tiles needed.
Estimate the Grand Total for the entire project.
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📊 The Final Report Structure
Your submission must include the following sections:
Section Description
Blueprint Your house blueprint with clear labels and dimensions.
Geometry Log A table of shapes used and the rationale for your design choices.
Area Worksheet Detailed math showing how you found the area of each room.
Research Images and links to the tiles you chose and its dimensions for each of the space.
Procurement Calculation of the number of tiles required of each type of tile as per the space.
Budget Summary The grand total for the flooring project.
Reflection The "Accuracy & Error" analysis (see below).
🔍 Reflection: Accuracy & Error Analysis
Architects must be precise, but they also have to be practical. In your report, answer:
1. Degree of Accuracy: To what decimal place did you calculate? Did you round to the nearest whole number
or tenth? Justify why. (e.g., Can you buy 0.4 of a tile?)
2. Possible Errors: Where could things go wrong? Think about:
o Errors made during manual measurement.
o Wastage (tiles breaking or needing to be cut for corners).
o Gaps between tiles (grout lines).
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