We usually measure area using a unit based on a square. In this feature, we invite you to explore area using triangular units, and see what relationships you can discover!
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Isometric Areas
Age
11 to 14
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We usually use squares to measure area, but what if we use triangles instead?
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More Isometric Areas
Age
11 to 14
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Isometric Areas explored areas of parallelograms in triangular units. Here we explore areas of triangles...
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Of all the areas
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Can you find a general rule for finding the areas of equilateral triangles drawn on an isometric grid?
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Towering Trapeziums
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Can you find the areas of the trapezia in this sequence?
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Perimeter, Area and Volume - Stage 3
Age
11 to 14
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Working on these problems will help you develop a better understanding of perimeter, area and volume.
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Perimeter, Area and Volume - Stage 4
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Working on these problems will help you develop a better understanding of perimeter, area and volume.
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Vectors
Age
11 to 14
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Working on these problems will help you develop a better understanding of vectors.