This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
Do you enjoy making different kinds of artworks? If you do, you will have fun doing this module.
As you explore the lesson, you will learn about the volume of rectangular prisms. You will also learn about the applications of mathematics in the fields of art and architecture. Read on and explore how your knowledge in measurement could help you become a good artist or an architect.
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
- visualize the volume of solid figures using unit cubes;
- derive the formula for finding the volume of rectangular prisms; and
- find the volume of a rectangular prism using cubic centimeter and cubic meter.