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Can you cover the picture of the camel with the two differently shaped pieces?

Use the interactive below to try out your ideas. You can drag a piece into place and you can turn (or rotate) a piece by clicking on it.
Alternatively, you may like to print off and cut out the camel and pieces from these sheets.

What are you thinking about as you try to complete the picture?
What 'top tips' might you give someone else?

 

This activity originally featured in the hands-on Brain Buster Maths Boxes, developed by members of the NRICH Team and produced by BEAM. These resources are out of print but can still be found on Amazon. 

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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