This collection of investigational activities explore numbers in a variety of contexts. They are particularly good for challenging high-attaining primary children.
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Polygonals
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Polygonal numbers are those that are arranged in shapes as they enlarge. Explore the polygonal numbers drawn here.
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Favourite
Consecutive numbers
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.
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Number pattern explorations
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
Investigate what happens if we create number patterns using some simple rules.
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Favourite
So it's times!
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
How will you decide which way of flipping over and/or turning the grid will give you the highest total?
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Steps to the podium
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
It starts quite simple but great opportunities for number discoveries and patterns!