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Geoboards

This practical challenge invites you to investigate the different squares you can make on a square geoboard or pegboard.

Tri.'s

How many triangles can you make on the 3 by 3 pegboard?

Making 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?

Round Peg Board

Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level

This circular peg board environment can be used to stimulate discussion centred on a range of mathematical topics.

To draw on the board, click on a band on the right-hand side and it will appear on the board itself. Click and drag this band onto pegs in order to make a particular shape.
The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.
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