We all learn in different ways. Some people learn by listening. Some people learn by watching. Some people learn by making things, such as constructing a shape with Lego bricks. Making a model of a number story can help you to work it out more easily by using things like bricks, cubes, lollipop sticks and counters.
Try these. 1
Grainne arranged 4 cubes as shown. How many more cubes does she need to make a square with 3 cubes in each row?
Strategy: Make a Model
Answer: 2
Marks:
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Alfie is making a board for a board game using black and white blocks. He has started the first two rows as shown. How many more (a) black cubes and (b) white cubes does he need to complete his board?
Answers (a): (b):
3
Look at the building blocks. By changing the order of the blocks, how many different ways could you stack them?