SSAT Upper Level Quantitative

A comprehensive course designed to help students excel in the quantitative section of the SSAT Upper Level exam.

Basic Concepts

Geometry: Shapes and Measurement

Exploring Shapes

Geometry is the study of shapes, sizes, and positions. Whether you're designing a park or wrapping a gift, geometry is all around you!

Key Concepts

  • Perimeter: The distance around a shape.
  • Area: The amount of space inside a shape.
  • Volume: The space a 3D object occupies.

Common shapes include triangles, rectangles, circles, and cubes.

Formulas to Remember

  • Perimeter of rectangle: \( P = 2l + 2w \)
  • Area of triangle: \( A = \frac{1}{2}bh \)
  • Volume of box: \( V = lwh \)

Real-World Applications

Geometry helps in construction, art, map reading, and much more.

Examples

  • Calculating the area of a soccer field.

  • Finding the perimeter needed to fence a garden.

In a Nutshell

Geometry teaches you to measure, compare, and understand the world of shapes.