Area - squares and rectangles

  • Wallpaper
    problem

    Wallpaper

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    These pieces of wallpaper need to be ordered from smallest to largest. Can you find a way to do it?

  • Torn Shapes
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    Torn shapes

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    These rectangles have been torn. How many squares did each one have inside it before it was ripped?
  • Sizing them Up
    problem

    Sizing them up

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Can you put these shapes in order of size? Start with the smallest.

  • More Transformations on a Pegboard
    problem

    More transformations on a pegboard

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Use the interactivity to find all the different right-angled triangles you can make by just moving one corner of the starting triangle.
  • Warmsnug Double Glazing
    problem

    Warmsnug double glazing

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    How have "Warmsnug" arrived at the prices shown on their windows? Which window has been given an incorrect price?
  • Semicircle Stack
    problem

    Semicircle stack

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    What is the total area enclosed by the three semicicles?
  • Guillotine
    problem

    Guillotine

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Weekly Problem 9 - 2006
    What fraction of the area of the rectangle is shaded?
  • Flower Show
    problem

    Flower show

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    How long will it take six gardeners to dig six circular flower beds?
  • Sticky Tape
    problem

    Sticky tape

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Work out the radius of a roll of adhesive tape.
  • Trig Rules OK
    problem

    Trig rules OK

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Change the squares in this diagram and spot the property that stays the same for the triangles. Explain...