Dicey Perimeter, Dicey Area
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level 
How can the dice help you draw a shape with that area?
Have you got all the shapes with that area/perimeter? How do you know?
How could you 'tweak' that shape to get another with the same perimeter?
Have you got all the shapes with that area/perimeter? How do you know?
How could you 'tweak' that shape to get another with the same perimeter?
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