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Exploring Mathematics on Dotty Grids

Exploring mathematics on dotty grids

In this feature, we invite you to explore mathematical ideas on dotty grids. We've offered you a few starting points which we hope will stimulate your curiosity and lead you to pose and solve interesting mathematical questions of your own.

Drawing Polygons 
Age 11 to 16

I wonder which polygons we can draw on dotty paper...

Exploring Area 
Age 11 to 16

I wonder what we can find out about the areas of polygons drawn on dotty grids...

Exploring Coordinates and Vectors 
Age 11 to 16

I wonder what we can find out when using coordinates and vectors on dotty grids...

Exploring Distance 
Age 11 to 16

I wonder what we can find out about distances along grid lines...

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  • Hidden Squares
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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.

NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.

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