Making tessellating patterns

This task is about tessellating patterns.

Practical task

  • Cut out all the triangles and hexagons below.
  • Arrange all the shapes on a piece of paper so that they make a repeating pattern.
  • Make sure there are no gaps in between your shapes.
  • When you have made your pattern, glue the shapes on to the page.
  • You may leave out one or two shapes if you want to.
  • Ask for another page of shapes if you need more.
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