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2D Shapes, Angles
Key Stage: 2 ★★

How many right angled triangles can you make by moving one of the vertices of this triangle on the pegboard? What do you notice about the areas of triangles with a base of 6 and a height of 3?

This activity offers a good chance to develop concepts surrounding triangles, including their areas. It is an engaging activity which allows pupils to work in twos and to have fruitful disussions.

This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.


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Engcountryboy

13 years ago
4

Brilliant visual and interactive pin board and rubber band shape activity - bet you could explore so much more with same idea

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