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Area Intrigue

Area Intrigue

We usually measure area using a unit based on a square. In this feature, we invite you to explore area using triangular units, and see what relationships you can discover!


Isometric Areas 
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star

We usually use squares to measure area, but what if we use triangles instead?

More Isometric Areas 
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Isometric Areas explored areas of parallelograms in triangular units. Here we explore areas of triangles...

Of All the Areas 
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Can you find a general rule for finding the areas of equilateral triangles drawn on an isometric grid?

Towering Trapeziums 
Age 14 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Can you find the areas of the trapezia in this sequence?

Perimeter, Area and Volume Short Problems 
Age 11 to 16

A collection of short problems on area and volume.

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  • Perimeter, Area and Volume - Stage 3
  • Perimeter, Area and Volume - Stage 4
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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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