Squares

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My New Patio

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

What is the smallest number of tiles needed to tile this patio? Can you investigate patios of different sizes?
problem

Rope Mat

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

How many centimetres of rope will I need to make another mat just like the one I have here?
problem

Diagrams

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

A group activity using visualisation of squares and triangles.
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Inside Seven Squares

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

What is the total area of the four outside triangles which are outlined in red in this arrangement of squares inside each other?
problem

A Square in a Circle

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

What shape has Harry drawn on this clock face? Can you find its area? What is the largest number of square tiles that could cover this area?
problem

Tiles on a Size Ten Patio

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

How many tiles could you use to cover this 10 by 10 patio?
problem

Making Squares

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Investigate all the different squares you can make on this 5 by 5 grid by making your starting side go from the bottom left hand point. Can you find out the areas of all these squares?
problem

First Forward Into Logo 1: Square Five

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

A Short introduction to using Logo. This is the first in a twelve part series.
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Logo Challenge - The Humble Square

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

Look at how the pattern is built up - in that way you will know how to break the final pattern down into more manageable pieces.
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Logo Challenge 3 - Star Square

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

Creating designs with squares - using the REPEAT command in LOGO. This requires some careful thought on angles