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Making maths: radius play



Find a pair of compasses, a pencil, a ruler and lots of paper. Draw a circle and keep the compasses set on the radius. Mark the radius off around the circle. It should fit exactly six times!

What shapes and designs can you make by joining these radius marks with straight lines? What shapes and designs can you make by joining these radius marks with curves?

Can you make this flower?

Colour your designs in different ways.

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Making Maths: Radius Play