Exploring and noticing
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problemIn this challenge, you will work in a group to investigate circular fences enclosing trees that are planted in square or triangular arrangements. -
problemTriple Cubes
This challenge involves eight three-cube models made from interlocking cubes. Investigate different ways of putting the models together then compare your constructions.
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gameStrike It Out for Two
Strike it Out game for an adult and child. Can you stop your partner from being able to go?
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problemCounting Stick Conjectures
How many rectangles can you see? Are they all the same size? Can you predict how many rectangles there will be in counting sticks of different lengths?
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problemMonth Mania
Can you design a new shape for the twenty-eight squares and arrange the numbers in a logical way? What patterns do you notice? -
problemTaking a Die for a Walk
Investigate the numbers that come up on a die as you roll it in the direction of north, south, east and west, without going over the path it's already made. -
problemTrain Carriages
Suppose there is a train with 24 carriages which are going to be put together to make up some new trains. Can you find all the ways that this can be done?
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problemFour Colours
Kate has eight multilink cubes. She has two red ones, two yellow, two green and two blue. She wants to fit them together to make a cube so that each colour shows on each face just once.
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problemJunior Frogs
Have a go at this well-known challenge. Can you swap the frogs and toads in as few slides and jumps as possible?
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gameSliding Game
A shunting puzzle for 1 person. Swop the positions of the counters at the top and bottom of the board.