Step 7 Objective

Choose and use correctly symbols, diagrams and graphs. Present and interpret solutions/findings in the context of the original problem/task.


Examples of what pupils should know and be able to do

a diagram with a two by two grid and a two by three grid

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

As in Step 6, the pupils can work systematically and then refine the written explanation so that it is clear what the diagrams are showing.