Area - squares and rectangles

  • Inside Seven Squares
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    Inside Seven Squares

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What is the total area of the four outside triangles which are outlined in red in this arrangement of squares inside each other?

  • A Square in a Circle
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    A Square in a Circle

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    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?
  • Making Squares
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    Making Squares

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    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?
  • A day with Grandpa
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    A Day With Grandpa

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Grandpa was measuring a rug using yards, feet and inches. Can you help William to work out its area?

  • Cylinder Cutting
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    Cylinder Cutting

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    An activity for high-attaining learners which involves making a new cylinder from a cardboard tube.
  • Cover the tray
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    Cover the Tray

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    These practical challenges are all about making a 'tray' and covering it with paper.

  • 3x3 Areas
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    3×3 Areas

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Which of the following shaded regions has an area different from the other shaded regions?

  • Mid-Point Area
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    Mid-Point Area

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    M is the midpoint of the side of the rectangle. What is the area (in square units) of the triangle PMR?