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How much fabric is necessary for bunting? Scholars use given dimensions of triangular bunting (hanging decorations) to determine the amount of fabric necessary to decorate a rectangular garden. The task requires pupils to consider how triangles can be tessellated in the plane.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include the task on an assessment for the area of polygons
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be able to calculate area of triangles
- Individuals also need to be able to work with percentages
Pros
- Teacher guide shows possible tessellations for cutting flags from fabric
- A video clip introduces the concept of bunting for those unfamiliar with it
Cons
- None