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Let's Investigate Triangles

Vincent and Tara are making triangles with the class construction set. They have a pile of strips of different lengths. How many different triangles can they make?

Seven Sticks

Explore the triangles that can be made with seven sticks of the same length.

Three Fingers and a Loop of String

Using a loop of string stretched around three of your fingers, what different triangles can you make? Draw them and sort them into groups.

Board Block

Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level


As this is a game, there is no solution in the same way that other challenges have solutions.

However if you work out a strategy for winning, or if you work out what might be important to think about when trying to win, it would be good to hear about it.

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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