Perimeter

problem

Smaller and Smaller

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

Can you predict, without drawing, what the perimeter of the next shape in this pattern will be if we continue drawing them in the same way?
problem

Lawn Border

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

If I use 12 green tiles to represent my lawn, how many different ways could I arrange them? How many border tiles would I need each time?
problem

Cutting It Out

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

I cut this square into two different shapes. What can you say about the relationship between them?
problem

Rod Area

Age

7 to 11

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

Fencing Lambs

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

A thoughtful shepherd used bales of straw to protect the area around his lambs. Explore how you can arrange the bales.
problem

Polydron

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

This activity investigates how you might make squares and pentominoes from Polydron.
problem

Coins on a Plate

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Points A, B and C are the centres of three circles, each one of which touches the other two. Prove that the perimeter of the triangle ABC is equal to the diameter of the largest circle.
problem

L-Emental

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Weekly Problem 28 - 2006
What can you say about the rectangles that form this L-shape?
problem

Triangles' Triangle

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Weekly Problem 27 - 2009
The perimeter of a large triangle is 24 cm. What is the total length of the black lines used to draw the figure?
problem

Contact

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

A circular plate rolls in contact with the sides of a rectangular tray. How much of its circumference comes into contact with the sides of the tray when it rolls around one circuit?