2D shapes and their properties

  • Circle Panes
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    Circle Panes

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Look at the mathematics that is all around us - this circular window is a wonderful example.
  • Sports Equipment
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    Sports Equipment

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    If these balls are put on a line with each ball touching the one in front and the one behind, which arrangement makes the shortest line of balls?
  • Possible Pairs
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    Possible Pairs

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In this game, you turn over two cards and try to draw a triangle which has both properties.

  • Data Duos
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    Data Duos

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you match the Venn diagram with the Carroll diagram that shows the same information?
  • Triangle in a Square
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    Triangle in a Square

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Do you agree with Badger's statements? Is Badger's reasoning watertight? Why or why not?

  • Move those Halves
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    Move Those Halves

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    For this task, you'll need an A4 sheet and two A5 transparent sheets. Decide on a way of arranging the A5 sheets on top of the A4 sheet and explore ...

  • Regular Rings 2
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    Regular Rings 2

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What shape is made when you fold using this crease pattern? Can you make a ring design?

  • Shapely Tiling
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    Shapely Tiling

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Use the interactivity to make this Islamic star and cross design. Can you produce a tessellation of regular octagons with two different types of triangle?
  • Shaping Up
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    Shaping Up

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Are all the possible combinations of two shapes included in this set of 27 cards? How do you know?
  • Count the Trapeziums
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    Count the Trapeziums

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    How many trapeziums, of various sizes, are hidden in this picture?