Finding 3/4 with Unit Squares
- Author:
- Jack D. Gittinger
- Topic:
- Square
Instructions
The Challenge
Use the POINTER tool to move unit squares to cover exactly three fourths (3/4) of the
area of each of the orange rectangles.
Find five different ways to do this.
Print and Discuss
When you have found five ways to cover a 3/4, print the GeoGebra screen.
Find a partner who is also finished and compare your solutions.
Do you agree with each other?
Did you find different solutions?
Are there others? How many?