Comparing and Describing Shapes
Key Stage: 1 ★
Can you arrange these pieces of wallpaper in order of size?
This activity is designed to help children begin to understand the meaning of area. It is a follow-up to Sizing Them Up and it makes an explicit link to the concept of area. Learners can use the pattern on the wallpaper and count the number of stars and spots inside each piece. Then they should end up with the same ordering.
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: 1 ★
Can you arrange these pieces of wallpaper in order of size?
This activity is designed to help children begin to understand the meaning of area. It is a follow-up to Sizing Them Up and it makes an explicit link to the concept of area. Learners can use the pattern on the wallpaper and count the number of stars and spots inside each piece. Then they should end up with the same ordering.
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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A very useful resource from nrich to encourage KS1 children to think about size and ordering...there are many different answers and ways of approaching this activity. Thanks.
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