Grade 8 Mathematics – Perimeter

Grade 8 Mathematics – Perimeter

COURSE OVERVIEW

In this course, learners will develop a strong understanding of perimeter and how it is used to determine the total distance around two-dimensional geometric figures.

Learners will learn how to calculate the perimeter of common shapes, determine unknown side lengths, work with compound figures, and apply perimeter concepts to practical and exam-style problems.

The course includes video lessons, worked examples, quizzes and a mastery test to strengthen learners’ measurement skills and prepare them for Grade 8 CAPS Mathematics assessments.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the meaning of perimeter.
• Distinguish between perimeter and other measurements such as area.
• Identify the dimensions required to calculate perimeter.
• Use appropriate units when working with perimeter.
• Calculate the perimeter of squares.
• Calculate the perimeter of rectangles.
• Calculate the perimeter of triangles.
• Calculate the perimeter of different quadrilaterals.
• Calculate the perimeter of irregular and compound figures.
• Determine unknown side lengths when the perimeter is given.
• Convert between appropriate units of length when necessary.
• Apply perimeter calculations to practical situations.
• Solve multi-step problems involving perimeter.
• Solve Grade 8 CAPS exam-style questions involving perimeter.