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Seven Sticks
Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level 
Why do this problem?
This problem allows children to be creative in applying their
knowledge of properties of triangles. It will encourage learners to
talk to each other and therefore will help them become more
familiar with appropriate vocabulary.
Key questions
What do you know about triangles?
How will you remember that arrangement?
Possible support
Many learners will benefit from having sticks of some kind to
manipulate, for example headless matches or lolly sticks.
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