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Weekly Problem 14 - 2012

Weekly Problem 14 - 2012

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Ten Hidden Squares

These points all mark the vertices (corners) of ten hidden squares. Can you find the 10 hidden squares?

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Cops and Robbers

Can you find a reliable strategy for choosing coordinates that will locate the robber in the minimum number of guesses?

Transformation Tease

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3

Why do this problem?

This activity is good to present to pupils who have just started work with co-ordinates. It can also be used in a revision situation.

Possible approach

As shown on the page step by step.

Key questions

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Possible extension

Create more intricate shapes of their own and explore transformations.

Possible support

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