Quadrilaterals
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problemUnusual Quadrilateral
This quadrilateral has an unusual shape. Are you able to find its area? -
problemBiggest Bendy
Four rods are hinged at their ends to form a quadrilateral. How can you maximise its area? -
problemStrange Rectangle
ABCD is a rectangle and P, Q, R and S are moveable points on the edges dividing the edges in certain ratios. Strangely PQRS is always a cyclic quadrilateral and you can find the angles. -
problemLinkage
Four rods, two of length a and two of length b, are linked to form a kite. The linkage is moveable so that the angles change. What is the maximum area of the kite? -
problemCutting It Out
I cut this square into two different shapes. What can you say about the relationship between them? -
problemFolding Flowers 1
Can you visualise what shape this piece of paper will make when it is folded? -
problemCut and Make
Cut a square of paper into three pieces as shown. Now,can you use the 3 pieces to make a large triangle, a parallelogram and the square again? -
problemIs a Square a Rectangle?
How many rectangles can you find in this shape? Which ones are differently sized and which are 'similar'? -
problemPart the Polygons
Draw three straight lines to separate these shapes into four groups - each group must contain one of each shape.