THE TEACHER CALA GUIDE

Learning Area : Mathematics

Learning Level : Form 6

Topic (Page 8) : Measures and Mensuration

Sub Topics ( Page 8) : Perimeter of shapes

: Area of shapes
; Volume of shapes
Objectives.
By the end of the study, students must be able to calculate the perimeter and area of combined
shapes.
By the end of the study, students must be able to calculate volume of shapes.
By the end of the study, students must be able to carry out experiment to show the relationship
between mass and volume.
Title: Measures and Mensuration Management.
CALA Type
Pen and paper and pictures
Skills
Analytical skills
Critical thinking skills
Dimensions
Presentation of pictorial evidence of buildings/structures.
Calculation of area of building/structure.
Calculation of the volume/capacity of a building/structure.
Identify the causes of measurement challenges in the construction industry in Zimbabwe.
Identify the effects of measurement challenges in the construction industry in Zimbabwe.
Identify the solutions to measurement challenges in the construction industry in Zimbabwe.
The background
Over the years, it was observed that most buildings and structures erected were given little
attention by academics in the Engineering sector to apply their theoretical knowledge
practically.

The Learner CALA GUIDE.

Learning Area : Mathematics

Learning Level : Form 4

Topic (Page 8) : Measures and Mensuration

Sub Topics (Page 8) : Perimeter of shapes
: Area of shapes
; Volume of shapes
Objectives
By the end of the study, students must be able to calculate the perimeter and area of combined
shapes.
By the end of the study, students must be able to calculate volume of shapes.
By the end of the study, students must be able to carry out experiment to show the relationship
between mass and volume.
Title: Measures and Mensuration Management.
CALA Type
Pen and paper and pictures
Skills
Analytical skills
Critical thinking skills
Activities of Learner.
A well satisfied presented evidence of building/structure already constructed will be awarded
10 marks.
A learner who calculate the perimeter of presented building/structure will be awarded 3 marks.
A student who has calculated the area of presented building/structure will be awarded 6 marks.
A student who has fully calculated the volume/capacity of the presented building/structure will
be awarded 6 marks.
Identification of the causes of measurement challenges in the construction industry will be
awarded 5 marks.
Identification of the effects of measurement challenges in the construction indrustry will be
awarded 5 marks.
Identification of solutions of measurement challenges in the construction industry will be
awarded 5 marks.
Achievement Standards.
Dimension Very Good Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
1.Presentation of picture 10-9 8-7 6-4 <3
of a building/structure(10
marks)
2.Calculation of perimeter 3 2 2 1
of the building/structure(3
marks)
3.Calculation of the area of 5-6 4 3 <2
a
building/structure(6marks)
4.Calculation of the 5-6 4 3 <2
volume/capacity of a
building/structure
(6marks)
5.Identify causes of 5 4 3 <2
measurement challenges
(5 marks)
6.Identify the effects of 5 4 3 <2
measurement challenges
( 5 marks)
7.Identify the solutions to 5 4 3 <2
measurement challenges
(5 marks)
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2. Calculation of the Perimeter of the Building/Structure

 Assume the building is approximately rectangular.

 Estimated Length: 40 meters
 Estimated Width: 20 meters

Perimeter=2(Length+Width)=2(40m+20m)=2×60m=120m\text{Perimeter} = 2(\text{Length}
+ \text{Width}) = 2(40m + 20m) = 2 \times 60m =
120mPerimeter=2(Length+Width)=2(40m+20m)=2×60m=120m

3. Calculation of the Area of the Building/Structure

Area=Length×Width=40m×20m=800 square meters\text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \

text{Width} = 40m \times 20m = 800 \text{ square
meters}Area=Length×Width=40m×20m=800 square meters

4. Calculation of the Volume/Capacity of the Building/Structure

 Assume the building has a height of 30 meters.

Volume=Length×Width×Height=40m×20m×30m=24,000 cubic meters\text{Volume} = \

text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Height} = 40m \times 20m \times 30m = 24,000 \
text{ cubic meters}Volume=Length×Width×Height=40m×20m×30m=24,000 cubic meters

5. Identification of Causes of Measurement Challenges in the Construction Industry

 Human error in taking measurements

 Use of outdated or faulty measuring tools
 Environmental factors (e.g., wind affecting tape measures)
 Inconsistent measurement standards
6. Identification of the Effects of Measurement Challenges in the Construction Industry

 Inaccurate dimensions leading to design flaws

 Increased costs due to material waste
 Delays in project timelines
 Potential structural weaknesses compromising safety

7. Identification of Solutions to Measurement Challenges in the Construction Industry

 Adoption of precise, modern measuring tools like laser distance meters

 Regular calibration of measuring equipment
 Training programs to improve the accuracy of measurements
 Implementation of stringent quality control measures and standards

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1.Presentation of pictorial Presentation of a Presentation of a full Presentation of a Presentation of

evidence full and well seen but not well seen picture of a picture of a stru
picture with picture with structure without not well seen a
measurements measurements measurements without measu
of a structure 9- of a structure 5-6 marks <5 marks
10 marks 7-8 marks
2. Calculation of perimeter Full calculation of Full calculation of Putting the correct Failure to put a
of the building/structure. the perimeter the perimeter using formula for formular and
using the correct the correct calculating the correct
measurements measurements and perimeter of a measurements
and putting the not putting the structure but mark.
units on the final units on the final wrong calculations
answer 3marks. answer 2 marks 1 mark
3. Calculation of the area Putting the Putting the correct Putting the correct Putting the corr
of a building/structure. correct formula, formula, formula, formula, but
measurement measurement and a measurement and measurement a
 and a final correct final correct answer a wrong final final answer an
answer with without correct answer and units are wrong 1-2
correct units 6 units 3-4 marks marks
marks. 5 marks
4. Calculation of the Putting a correct Putting a correct Putting a correct Putting a correc
volume/capacity of a formula, formula, formula, formula, but w
building/structure measurements measurements and measurements but measurements
and a correct final a correct final a wrong final final answer, an
answer with answer but wrong answer and wrong wrong units
correct units 6 units 5 marks units 3-4 marks 1-2 marks
marks
5. Identify causes of Identifying all Identifying only Identifying only 2 Identifying 1 or
measurement challenges correct causes 4 correct causes or 3 correct correct causes o
of measurement of measurement causes of measurement
challenges. 5 challenges 4 measurement challenges
marks marks challenges 2-3 0-1 marks.
marks
6. Identify the effects of Identifying all Identifying only Identifying only 2 Identifying 1 or
measurement challenges correct effects of 4 correct effects or 3 correct effects correct effects
measurement of measurement of measurement measurement
challenges. 5 challenges 4 challenges 2-3 challenges
marks marks marks 0-1 marks.
MARKING GUIDE.
7 Identify the solutions to Identifying all Identifying only 4 Identifying only 2 Identifying 1 or
measurement challenges correct solutions correct solutions of or 3 correct correct solution
(5 marks of measurement measurement solutions of measurement
challenges. 5 challenges 4 marks measurement challenges
marks challenges 2-3 0-1 marks.
marks