Fill an outline with squares
Use exact unit coverage to complete a rectangle. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Use exact unit coverage to complete a rectangle. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Describe orientation without changing a shape's identity. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Replace two squares by a matching rectangle. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Identify and explain one uncovered unit. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Find multiple coverings of a three-cell L shape. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Organize unit squares in two directions. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Compare different connected designs using the same number of cells. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Keep the row and mirrored distance for a single cell. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Coordinate two reflected positions with adult support. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
Explain why the piece count and covered unit count differ. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.