Squares

problem

Rope Mat

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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

2 out of 3

A group activity using visualisation of squares and triangles.
problem

Inside Seven Squares

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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

2 out of 3

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

2 out of 3

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

Making Squares

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

3 out of 3

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

1 out of 3

A Short introduction to using Logo. This is the first in a twelve part series.
problem

Logo Challenge - The Humble Square

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

1 out of 3

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.
problem

Logo Challenge 3 - Star Square

Age

7 to 16

Challenge level

1 out of 3

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

Coloured Edges

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

The whole set of tiles is used to make a square. This has a green and blue border. There are no green or blue tiles anywhere in the square except on this border. How many tiles are there in the set?