Pento is a polygon made up of 5 squares of the same size, connected edge-to-edge. There are 12 different pentominoes. Named as s, t, u, v, w, x,y, z, f, l, i, p for easy reference. As each pentomino is made up of 5 clearly marked out units, PentoMagic is a good resource for the teaching of area and perimeter. Children can also see how different shapes can have the same area, but different perimeters.

• 2 sets of pentominoes (12 pieces per set)
• 4 games
  • Pento Junior
  • Double Pento
  • Triple Pento
  • Pento Symmetry
• 1 bag
• 1 sand-timer

Pento Junior

• Comes with 20 game cards, printed to scale such that the pentominoes sit perfectly on them
• Players put two matching cards together and use 2 different pentominoes to form the given shape
• Multiple answers for each shape
• Train children’s visualisation skills
• Visualise complex shapes, which are common in upper primary mathematics

Double Pento

• 12 game cards
• Players form the shapes using 2 pentominoes
• Multiple answers for each shape
• Shapes are not printed to scale – Encourages a greater level of visualisation
• Moving from concrete to abstract modes, advanced players will name the pentominoes required to form the shape without using the concrete pieces

Triple Pento

• 12 game cards
• Players form the shapes using 3 pentominoes
• Multiple answers for each shape
• Shapes are not printed to scale – Encourages a greater level of visualisation.