Year 8 Maths -Prisms 

Making Prisms

This term in maths we have been exploring the topics of prisms, volume and measurements. In Week 4 we did a very fun learning experience that involved drawing nets, measuring and transforming the nets into 3-D prisms. We were given a task to make a rectangular prism of volume 250-270 cm3 and a triangular prism of volume 210-230 cm3. This activity required us to measure the net using the right length widths and height that gave us the correct volume. During this learning experience we got a chance to enrich our problem-solving skills and it challenged us to think outside the box. Sure, it was a bit difficult, but we also enjoyed the lesson! I learned a lot during this unit and it was a really great way to have fun in maths whilst still learning and being creative.

-Diya 8I

In maths this week, we have been learning about volume and prisms. We got to learn many things including the formula for volume of a prism (V = area of face x length or V=H x W x L) and eventually even got to make our own prisms within a certain volume. This subject has been really fun and has taught me many things like problem solving and being resilient.

-Milly, 8I

For the past few weeks, we have been learning about prisms and calculating their volumes, areas and perimeters. This week, in  W4, we investigated volumes and made 

to-scale rectangular and triangular prisms using paper. We were instructed to make a rectangular prism with a volume range of between 250 cm3 - 270 cm3 and a triangular prism with volume ranging from 190 cm3 - 210 cm3.

This activity required us to draw our own nets onto A4 paper, making sure that the volume fulfilled the requirements while also working collaboratively with our friends. We applied the formulas to calculate the volumes in a real-life scenario.

-Mihika, 8I

Calvin Tran

Year 8 Classroom Teacher/Year 8 Math & Science PLC Leader