Compound transformations
problem
Favourite
Twice as big?
Investigate how the four L-shapes fit together to make an enlarged L-shape. You could explore this idea with other shapes too.
problem
Square to l
Find a way to cut a 4 by 4 square into only two pieces, then rejoin the two pieces to make an L shape 6 units high.
problem
Midpoint triangle
Can you cut up a square in the way shown and make the pieces into a
triangle?
problem
Making rectangles, making squares
How many differently shaped rectangles can you build using these equilateral and isosceles triangles? Can you make a square?
problem
Square tangram
This was a problem for our birthday website. Can you use four of these pieces to form a square? How about making a square with all five pieces?