The Tree and the Greenhouse

Why do this problem?

This problem will encourage children to draw diagrams and mark measurements on them in the process of solving the problem.

Key questions

Would it be a good idea to draw a diagram of the tree and its shadow, and the stick and its shadow?

Would using a calculator help you?

Possible extension

Learners could try Hello Again which is a Stage 3 problem.

Possible support

Suggest starting by drawing a diagram of the tree and its shadow, and the stick and its shadow. Alternatively, learners could try Once upon a time which is a similar, but easier, problem.