How many rectangles?

Collect resources

You will need:

• 1 cm grid paper

• something to write with

Discuss/ reflect

• What do you notice is the same about these rectangles?

• What do you notice is different about these rectangles?

• What are you wondering?

• How many different rectangles can you make that have an area of 48cm2?

• Record your thinking and ideas on the 1cm grid paper.

Discuss/ reflect

• What is the largest possible perimeter of a rectangle that has an area of 48cm2?

• What is the smallest possible perimeter of a rectangle that has an area of 48cm2?