Front elevation - GCSE Maths Definition

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Front elevation is a type of drawing that shows the front view of an object or building as if you are looking straight at it. In GCSE Maths, it helps students understand the shapes, sizes, and proportions of structures from this specific angle. Unlike a 3D model, a front elevation is flat and only shows the height and width, not the depth. This kind of drawing is useful for creating plans and diagrams, as it gives a clear picture of what the front of something looks like from the outside. Understanding front elevation is important in geometry and design, as it helps in visualising and solving problems related to real-life structures.

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Reviewer: Mark Curtis

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Mark graduated twice from the University of Oxford: once in 2009 with a First in Mathematics, then again in 2013 with a PhD (DPhil) in Mathematics. He has had nine successful years as a secondary school teacher, specialising in A-Level Further Maths and running extension classes for Oxbridge Maths applicants. Alongside his teaching, he has written five internal textbooks, introduced new spiralling school curriculums and trained other Maths teachers through outreach programmes.

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