Triangles

problem

Triangle in a Square

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Do you agree with Badger's statements? Is Badger's reasoning watertight? Why or why not?
problem

Regular Rings 1

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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?
problem

Folding

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

What shapes can you make by folding an A4 piece of paper?
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

Timber!

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

How can the school caretaker be sure that the tree would miss the school buildings if it fell?
problem

Tessellating Transformations

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

Can you find out how the 6-triangle shape is transformed in these tessellations? Will the tessellations go on for ever? Why or why not?
problem

Number the Sides

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

The triangles in these sets are similar - can you work out the lengths of the sides which have question marks?
problem

Triangle Island

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

3 out of 3

You have pitched your tent (the red triangle) on an island. Can you move it to the position shown by the purple triangle making sure you obey the rules?
problem

Uncanny Triangles

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

3 out of 3

Can you help the children find the two triangles which have the lengths of two sides numerically equal to their areas?