Properties of Shapes: Age 7-11

This is part of our collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.

If you are a teacher, you can find the whole collection on our Primary Curriculum teacher page.
Alternatively, if you are a student, you'll find the same problems on our Primary Curriculum student page.

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Eight Hidden Squares

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

On the graph there are 28 marked points. These points all mark the vertices (corners) of eight hidden squares. Can you find the eight hidden squares?
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Making Rectangles

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

A task which depends on members of the group noticing the needs of others and responding.
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Ten Hidden Squares

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

These points all mark the vertices (corners) of ten hidden squares. Can you find the 10 hidden squares?
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Inky Cube

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

This cube has ink on each face which leaves marks on paper as it is rolled. Can you work out what is on each face and the route it has taken?
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Baravelle

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

What can you see? What do you notice? What questions can you ask?