Area of Quadrilaterals Challenge
A randomised 10-question challenge where students calculate area for triangles, parallelograms, trapeziums, rhombuses, kites and composite shapes, with new numbers each…
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Perimeter Area Investigation
An investigation where students compare perimeter and area across rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, trapeziums, rhombuses, kites, circles and composite shapes, using live measurements and formula reasoning.
Years 7–9ExplorerPerimeter and Area
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