Perimeter

  • Rod Area
    problem

    Rod area

    Age
    7 to 11

    This task challenges you to create symmetrical U shapes out of rods and find their areas.

  • Perimeter Challenge
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    Perimeter challenge

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you deduce the perimeters of the shapes from the information given?

  • Shape Draw
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    Shape draw

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Use the information on these cards to draw the shape that is being described.

  • Through the Window
    problem

    Through the window

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    My local DIY shop calculates the price of its windows according to the area of glass and the length of frame used. Can you work out how they arrived at these prices?

  • Dicey Perimeter, Dicey Area
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    Dicey perimeter, dicey area

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In this game for two players, you throw two dice and find the product. How many shapes can you draw on the grid which have that area or perimeter?
  • Polydron
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    Polydron

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This activity investigates how you might make squares and pentominoes from Polydron.