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Bracelets

Investigate the different shaped bracelets you could make from 18 different spherical beads. How do they compare if you use 24 beads?

Cut and Make

Cut a square of paper into three pieces as shown. Now,can you use the 3 pieces to make a large triangle, a parallelogram and the square again?

Part the Polygons

Draw three straight lines to separate these shapes into four groups - each group must contain one of each shape.

Is a Square a Rectangle?

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level

How many rectangles can you find in this shape?

Shape with many rectangles!

How many of the rectangles are differently shaped?

Can you find any that are 'similar' - that is the same shape but a different size?


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