Part the Polygons

This activity gives pupils opportunities to explore using trial and improvement. However, using some visualising and planning before tackling the problem will lead to a more considered solution.

There will need to be an assurance that the pupils are happy with the names as outlined in the question.

This problem can be presented to the pupils in an individual way with them having their own copies of the picture. (You could print off this sheet .) However, many children will benefit from working collaboratively and therefore being able to discuss each others' ideas.

You could use the interactive whiteboard to annotate the picture during a plenary.

Tell me about the place where you've drawn your line.

What have you separated?

Ask the pupils to set out shapes in a different way that still requires three lines to group them. What is their method for doing this?