Mathematics GCSE
Plan
What Plan means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Plan
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Reference: AQA
The view from directly above a 3D shape, showing the footprint.
The orthographic view of a solid from directly above.
Topics that use Plan
- Properties and constructions (AQA GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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