Using Metric Paper or “A” Paper

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Geometry Teaching

This is the starting point for a range of practical activities that use a simple resource, paper.

Use paper to explore mathematical concepts, develop creativity, and encourage deduction, problem solving and a delight in mathematical shapes.

Click on these pages to find out more:

· What is Metric or “A” Paper?

· Folding “A” Paper to create other geometrical shapes

Kites/Rhombi/Triangles/Polygons

· Creating Tessellations with the whole class from “A” shapes

· Developing the concept of similarity

· Activity on deducing angles in “A” shapes

· Creating three dimensional shapes from “A” paper

· Window Patterns with A rectangles