Prism basics
Prism basics
A prism has the same 2D shape all the way through, so the repeated face is called the cross-section. The distance it extends is the length or depth of the prism.
Prism basics
Prism basics
A prism has the same 2D shape all the way through, so the repeated face is called the cross-section. The distance it extends is the length or depth of the prism.
Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Maths Volume of a Prism for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Build fluency with number, ratio and algebra first, since geometry, probability and statistics topics rely on them, and leave extra time nearer the exam for Higher-tier problem-solving and multi-step reasoning questions.