Seven Pots of Plants

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Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Why do this problem?

This problem requires logical thought and clear thinking rather than any mathematical knowledge or calculation. Learners will benefit from working on it in pairs so that they are able to talk through their ideas with a partner. This sheet should be useful for working on. Colouring the flowers might be helpful.

Key questions

Why not number the pots so they are easier to talk about?
Would it be a good idea to sort out what facts you really know?
Why not pencil in the possible letters by the pots even if it might apply to more than one flower?

Possible extension

Learners who find logical problems easy might enjoy Locate the Lion's Lair .

Possible support

Pupils could use this sheet , colouring the flowers and then pencilling in the possible letters by the pots.

Published October 2003.