Area and Perimeter Name Challenge
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Make area and perimeter meaningful with this engaging, personalised maths investigation! Using an alphabet reference sheet, students build their own names on a grid before calculating the area and perimeter of each letter. Students combine their results to determine the total area and perimeter of their name, encouraging rich mathematical reasoning, problem-solving and discussion.
Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource includes three differentiated task options, allowing you to cater for a range of learners while exploring the same mathematical concepts.
This teacher resource includes:
- 3 differentiated Area and Perimeter Name Challenge activities
- Alphabet reference sheet (display on the board or print 1 between 2 students)
- Additional grid strips for students with names longer than 7 letters
- Teacher samples and completed examples for easy modelling
- Answer pages for each activity
Format: PDF
Perfect for whole-class lessons, maths rotations, early finishers or assessment tasks, this hands-on investigation helps students develop a deeper understanding of area and perimeter through a meaningful, personalised context.
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