Drawing the plan and elevations of a solid | Maths | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

A ______ is a shape that has three dimensions (e.g. width, height and depth).

'solid' ✓
The image shows a photograph and an isometric drawing of a pencil sharpener. The value of $b$ is ______.

'1' ✓
The image shows a solid that is constructed with two congruent cuboids and an isometric drawing of the solid. The value of $b$ is ______.

'3' ✓
The image shows a solid that is constructed with two congruent cuboids and an isometric drawing of the solid. The value of $c$ is ______.

'4' ✓
Which isometric drawing shows a cuboid with lengths 2 units, 4 units and 5 units?

a ✓

b

c

d
The image shows four isometric drawings of cuboids. Which cuboids have at least one square face?

a

b ✓

c ✓

d

Exit quiz

Match each word to its definition.

front elevation

⇔

the view of a solid from the front ✓

plan

⇔

the view of a solid from above ✓

side elevation

⇔

the view of a solid from the side ✓
The diagram shows a cuboid drawn on centimetre isometric paper. Which figure shows the plan of the cuboid?

a

b

c ✓
The diagram shows a cuboid drawn on centimetre isometric paper. Which figure shows the side elevation of the cuboid?

a

b ✓

c
The diagram shows a solid constructed from cubes. Which figure shows the front elevation of the solid?

a

b

c ✓

d
The diagram shows a solid constructed from cubes. Which figure shows the side elevation of the solid?

a

b ✓

c

d
The diagram shows a solid constructed from cubes. Which figure shows the plan of the solid?

a

b

c

d ✓

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Key learning points

The plan is the view from above the solid.
The front elevation is the view from the front.
The side elevation is the view from the side.
These can be drawn on normal paper.

Common misconception

The plan and elevations should look exactly the same on squared paper as they do on a solid drawn on isometric paper.

The grid lines on the two types of paper are not the same which is why there is a visual difference. The measurements for each line however have not changed.

Keywords

Plan - The plan of a solid is the view of it from above.
Front elevation - The front elevation of a solid is the view of it from the front.
Side elevation - The side elevation of a solid is the view of it from the side.