Area - squares and rectangles
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problemWhat is the smallest number of tiles needed to tile this patio? Can you investigate patios of different sizes? -
problemFavouriteMaking Boxes
Cut differently-sized square corners from a square piece of paper to make boxes without lids. Do they all have the same volume?
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problemRope Mat
How many centimetres of rope will I need to make another mat just like the one I have here? -
problemFavouriteNumerically Equal
Can you draw a square in which the perimeter is numerically equal to the area?
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problemInside Seven Squares
What is the total area of the four outside triangles which are outlined in red in this arrangement of squares inside each other?
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problemA Square in a Circle
What shape has Harry drawn on this clock face? Can you find its area? What is the largest number of square tiles that could cover this area? -
problemFavouriteMore Transformations on a Pegboard
Use the interactivity to find all the different right-angled triangles you can make by just moving one corner of the starting triangle.
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problemFavouriteThrough the Window
My local DIY shop calculates the price of its windows according to the area of glass and the length of frame used. Can you work out how they arrived at these prices?
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problemMaking Squares
Investigate all the different squares you can make on this 5 by 5 grid by making your starting side go from the bottom left hand point. Can you find out the areas of all these squares? -
problemFavouriteFitted
Nine squares with side lengths 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 18 cm can be fitted together to form a rectangle. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?