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Yes, MORE SQUARES! Chess has been around for centuries and remains a favourite pastime for strategic thinkers worldwide.
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Resources List
Resources List
Activity 1 – Square(s)
Activity 1 – Square(s)
NRICH: Three Squares (problem and task) https://nrich.maths.org/problems/three-squares
GeoGebra: Three Squares (interactive applet) https://www.geogebra.org/material/show/id/XDnvV8FJ
Feedback mechanism: Padlet https://padlet.com
Activity 2 – Figure the Area (Composite Shapes)
Activity 2 – Figure the Area (Composite Shapes)
Amplify Polypad (interactive manipulation tool) https://polypad.amplify.com
Feedback mechanism: Padlet https://padlet.com
Activity 3 – Magic Squares (Spatial/algebraic reasoning)
Activity 3 – Magic Squares (Spatial/algebraic reasoning)
MathEasily: Magic Squares (interactive pattern and logic puzzles) https://matheasily.com/magic-squares.html
Feedback mechanism: Google Forms https://docs.google.com/forms
Activity 4 – Discovering the Unknown (Table Height Problem)
Activity 4 – Discovering the Unknown (Table Height Problem)
Curated puzzle source (inspired by and images): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYESV7BT9gA
Nearpod (Draw-It / open response submission) https://nearpod.com
Check-in
Check-in
Masters, D. (2025). Check-in [interactive class check-in]. Need a Nerd. (Self-created resource.)
https://damiansisland-a11y.github.io/class-check-in/
About me
About me
Masters, D. (2020). Technical assistance video [YouTube]. Need a Nerd. (Self-created using Toonly.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiW4TKKFdlE
https://www.toonly.com/
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Masters, D. (2026). The rules of chess [One-page guide]. Need a Nerd. (Self-created resource.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eZ3w-b9FL1G2QT_XiEwR_3k7crz-ie5m/view?usp=sharingAustralian eSafety Commissioner. (n.d.). Be an eSafe Kid: Use your safety skills for protection online [Educator webinar]. https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/webinars-for-schools/be-an-esafe-kid-use-your-safety-skills-for-protection-online
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