Triangles

  • Liethagoras' Theorem
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    Liethagoras' theorem

    Liethagoras, Pythagoras' cousin (!), was jealous of Pythagoras and came up with his own theorem. Read this article to find out why other mathematicians laughed at him.
  • Incircles Explained
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    Incircles explained

    This article is about triangles in which the lengths of the sides and the radii of the inscribed circles are all whole numbers.
  • Regular Rings 1
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    Regular rings 1

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you work out what shape is made by folding in this way? Why not create some patterns using this shape but in different sizes?
  • Folding Flowers 2
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    Folding flowers 2

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Make a flower design using the same shape made out of different sizes of paper.
  • Paper Patchwork 2
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    Paper patchwork 2

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Have a go at making a few of these shapes from paper in different sizes. What patterns can you create?