Learning Map
MathematicsGeometryusually ages 10–11

Parts of a circle

Illustrate and name parts of circles, including radius, diameter, and circumference; know that the diameter is twice the radius

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Try this together

If you give your child a round plate and a ruler, can they measure the diameter — and explain how the radius compares to the diameter?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Nothing on the map comes before this — it’s a starting point.
Parts of a circlethis skill · ages 10–11
Unlocks
Circles: Circumference & Areaages 12–14Circle calculations require knowing radius, diameter, circumference from KS2
Advanced Maths Vocabularyages 10–11Circle vocabulary (radius, diameter, circumference) is key Y6 precision content

solid = must come firstdashed = helps

Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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