- The large square is divided into a 4x4 grid of smaller squares.
- Each of these 16 smaller squares is split by its diagonals into 4 right-angled triangles.
- This gives a total of 16 × 4 = 64 small triangles.
- Additionally, there are larger triangles formed by combining these small ones.
- In each of the 4 corner regions (a 2x2 block of small squares), there are 4 medium-sized triangles (each made of 2 small triangles) and 1 large triangle (made of 4 small triangles). This accounts for 4 × (4 + 1) = 20 triangles.
- In the central 2x2 region, there are 4 more medium-sized triangles (each made of 2 small triangles).
- There are also 8 very large triangles that span from the center to the corners of the big square, each composed of 8 small triangles.
- Summing all: 64 (small) + 20 (corner medium/large) + 4 (central medium) + 8 (very large) = 96 triangles.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable triangle grid.
