Working Systematically, Factors and Multiples, Area
Key Stage: 2 ★
How many different combinations of square tiles can you use to cover a 3x3 square? What about 4x4 or 5x5?
This problem is a good one to introduce pupils to working investigatively. It requires children to work systematically, look for patterns, conjecture and justify, and is an engaging context in which to apply knowledge of factors and multiples and area.
This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
Key Stage: 2 ★
How many different combinations of square tiles can you use to cover a 3x3 square? What about 4x4 or 5x5?
This problem is a good one to introduce pupils to working investigatively. It requires children to work systematically, look for patterns, conjecture and justify, and is an engaging context in which to apply knowledge of factors and multiples and area.
This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
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