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Why do this
problem?
This short problem is good for encouraging children to
visualise and it can be done practically by children who lack
confidence.
Key questions
Which part could be a corner?
Would it be helpful to draw the square on squared paper and
cut out the shapes?
Possible extension
Possible support
Many children will find it helpful to draw the square on squared
paper and cut out the shapes to move around.