Playing with 2D Shape

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Playing with 2D Shape

What is your favourite 2D shape? How would you describe it? Play around with some of our favourite activities here ...


Sorting Logic Blocks link

Sorting Logic Blocks 

Stage: 1 and 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

This interactivity allows you to sort logic blocks by dragging their images.

Transformations on a Pegboard link

Transformations on a Pegboard 

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

How would you move the bands on the pegboard to alter these shapes?

Stringy Quads link

Stringy Quads 

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

This practical problem challenges you to make quadrilaterals with a loop of string. You'll need some friends to help!

Stick Images link

Stick Images 

Stage: 2 and 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

This task requires learners to explain and help others, asking and answering questions.

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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice. More information on many of our other activities can be found here.
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