Enlargements and scale factors

  • The Rescaled Map
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    The Rescaled Map

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    We use statistics to give ourselves an informed view on a subject of interest. This problem explores how to scale countries on a map to represent characteristics other than land area.

  • Von Koch Curve
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    Von Koch Curve

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Make a poster using equilateral triangles with sides 27, 9, 3 and 1 units assembled as stage 3 of the Von Koch fractal. Investigate areas & lengths when you repeat a process infinitely often.