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Making Maths: Stars

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Have a go at drawing these stars which use six points drawn around a circle. Perhaps you can create your own designs?

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Jomista Mat

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Looking at the picture of this Jomista Mat, can you decribe what you see? Why not try and make one yourself?

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Yin Yang

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

Can you reproduce the Yin Yang symbol using a pair of compasses?

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What Is the Circle Scribe Disk Compass?

Stage: 3 and 4

Introducing a geometrical instrument with 3 basic capabilities.


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