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Square to L
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level 
Why do this problem?
This activity
is an accessible piece of spatial-awareness work and will encourage
children to visualise.
Possible approach
Each child should be given the opportunity to start this with
some practical resources, for example paper, card, plastic squares
etc.
Key questions
How are you finding your solutions?
Show me how the cut-off piece fits so that we get an "L"
shape.
Possible extension
Try other even-sized squares - and afterwards look at the
Solutions !
Some pupils may like to have a go at 'near' solutions that do
not work, saying precisely why they do not.
Possible support
Some pupils may need adult help in trying to cut out the shapes to see if they work.You may also like
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