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Exploring dotty grids at upper secondary

The problems below are all taken from our recent dotty grids resources for Lower Secondary students. We've chosen to feature them on the Upper Secondary page because they all have scope for some interesting mathematical investigation at a higher level. We invite you to explore the problems and then send in your thoughts via Advanced Mathematics on Dotty Grids.
An appearing act
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An appearing act

Age
11 to 16
Cut out and reassemble the pieces. Can you explain what happens?
Areas from Vectors
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Areas from vectors

Age
11 to 16
Use the applet to explore the area of a parallelogram and how it relates to vectors.
Find the metagiff
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Find the metagiff

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
filled star empty star empty star
Play the game. How many guesses do you need to find the Metagiff?
Getting round the city
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Getting round the city

Age
11 to 16
In a city with a grid system of roads, how do you get from A to B?