Geometrical Reasoning - Stage 4
Key Stage: 4 ★★★
Three shapes are placed inside right angled triangles. Which of the figures has the greatest area?
This problem brings together ideas of areas of circles and squares, the use of Pythagoras theorem and the property of tangents to a circle from an exernal point.
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.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
Key Stage: 4 ★★★
Three shapes are placed inside right angled triangles. Which of the figures has the greatest area?
This problem brings together ideas of areas of circles and squares, the use of Pythagoras theorem and the property of tangents to a circle from an exernal point.
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.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
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