Pyramid

Definition

A solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at one apex.

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How each exam board covers it

AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300

Specification G12, G17 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

A solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at one vertex called the apex.
A pyramid has one polygonal base. A triangular face rises from every edge of the base, and all these faces meet at a single vertex called the apex. The base determines the name: a square-based pyramid has a square base and a triangular-based pyramid has a triangular base.
Revise: 3D Shapes
A solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at one vertex.
Revise: Circle Calculations

Exam tips

1
For a prism or pyramid, first count the sides of its end face or base. Then use the appropriate counting pattern.
2
Do not confuse a pyramid's number of faces with its number of triangular side faces: remember to include the base.
3
For a prism or pyramid, identify the polygon at the end or base and count its sides as $n$ before using a rule.

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Edexcel GCSE Mathematics · 1MA1

Specification G12, G17 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

A 3D shape with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at one point.
A pyramid has one polygonal base. A triangular face rises from each side of the base, and all these triangles meet at a single apex.
Revise: 3D Shape Properties
A solid whose base is a polygon and whose triangular side faces meet at one apex.
Revise: Surface Area and Volume of 3D Solids

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OCR GCSE Mathematics · J560

Specification 8.01d, 8.06a, 10.04c · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)

A polyhedron with a polygonal base and triangular faces meeting at one point, called the apex.
A pyramid has a polygonal base. Its other faces are triangles that meet at a single point called the apex. The base gives the pyramid its name.
Revise: Solid Terminology
A three-dimensional solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at one vertex.
Revise: Solid Properties
Revise: Pyramids

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