Step 3 Objective
Begin to refine ways of recording and use appropriate mathematical symbols correctly.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
Examples of what pupils should know and be able to do
Shading Squares
There are six different ways to shade two squares in this shape.
Can you find them all?
What about this shape?
How many ways are there?
Try using different rectangles made up of more squares.
Try shading three squares.
Examples drawn from Shading Squares
Find 10 or more of the arrangements for two squares out of six without any repeats.
