Math Question of the Week

Fold a simple frog model. “Dissecting” the origami frog by opening it up after it is folded reveals a crease pattern that can spark many mathematical conversations.

If you do not want to unfold your jumping frog origami model, take a look at the crease pattern.

1) Name the shaded shape

2) Can you calculate the area of the shaded figure if you know the perimeter of the shaded figure is 232mm and the width is 36mm?

Origami frog
Diagram