Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning about tessellations. 

VOCABULARY

Tessellations: Repeated placement of shapes with no overlaps and no gaps.

Shape: A form characterised by its number of sides, the size of its angles and its dimensions eg. circle, triangle, square. 

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

I am thinking of a shape. It tessellates, which means it fits together like tiles with no spaces. What might the shape be? 

Explore the different answers you can find.