Palindromic Date

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Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3

Why do this problem?

This problem is an appealing context in which to explore numbers. It could be used at the start of a new year to draw attention to the new calendar.

Key questions

Have you got a system of working so that you don't miss any dates out?
How are you recording the dates you've found?
What years are likely to give you palindromic dates?

Possible extension

The problem Today's Date would make a good follow-up task.

Possible support

Encouraging children to concentrate on a year at a time will make this challenge more accessible.

Published February 2002.