Topic summary · Student revision
Shape 7 summary
Shape 7 revision mixes constructions, loci and introductory vectors — diagram quality matters.
Files: Shape 7.pdf · Shape 7 solutions.pdf · free public downloads · diagrams in the PDFs
Key learning points
- Leave construction arcs visible.
- Column vectors encode translations.
- Equidistant loci become bisectors or circles.
- Label diagrams clearly for method marks.
Worked example 1 — Locus
Locus of points equidistant from A and B?
Working
A classic construction locus.
Worked example 2 — Leave construction arcs visible
Use this method from the Shape 7 sheet: Leave construction arcs visible.
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Each key learning point matches a question type on the printable worksheet.
Worked example 3 — Column vectors encode translations
Use this method from the Shape 7 sheet: Column vectors encode translations.
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Each key learning point matches a question type on the printable worksheet.
Worked example 4 — Equidistant loci become bisectors or circles
Use this method from the Shape 7 sheet: Equidistant loci become bisectors or circles.
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Each key learning point matches a question type on the printable worksheet.
Worked example 5 — Label diagrams clearly for method marks
Use this method from the Shape 7 sheet: Label diagrams clearly for method marks.
Working
Each key learning point matches a question type on the printable worksheet.
Scaffolded Learning Sheet and answers (PDFs)
This page is a short, searchable overview for revision and search engines. Use the Scaffolded Learning Sheet first, then the Answers PDF for a full written solution. The printable PDFs remain the main classroom resource.