Working Systematically

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Working Systematically

Having a pattern or order to the way you work will really help when you're tackling these problems.  That's what we call 'working systematically' and it's a very useful skill.
Sort the Street link

Sort the Street 

Stage: 1 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Sort the houses in my street into different groups. Can you do it in any other ways?

Two Dice link

Two Dice 

Stage: 1 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Find all the numbers that can be made by adding the dots on two dice.

Three Ball Line Up link

Three Ball Line Up 

Stage: 1 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Use the interactivity to help get a feel for this problem and to find out all the possible ways the balls could land.

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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice. More information on many of our other activities can be found here.
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