Prompt Cards

These two group activities use mathematical reasoning - one is numerical, one geometric.

Consecutive Numbers

An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.

Exploring Wild & Wonderful Number Patterns

EWWNP means Exploring Wild and Wonderful Number Patterns Created by Yourself! Investigate what happens if we create number patterns using some simple rules.

First Connect Three for Two

Age 7 to 11 Challenge Level:

Here's a game to play with an adult!

How do you play?
You'll need an adult to play with.
You'll also need a board to play on, two 1-6 dice, and counters in two different colours. Alternatively, you could use the interactive version below (scroll down a little).

In this game the winner is the first to complete a row of three, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Roll the dice, place each dice in one of the squares and decide whether you want to add or subtract to produce a total shown on the board. Your total will then be covered with a counter.

You cannot cover a number which has already been covered.
If you are unable to find a total which has not been covered you must Pass.

Are there some numbers that you should be aiming for? Why?
Which number on the grid is the easiest to get? Why?
Which number is the most difficult to get? Why?

Easier version: try changing the board so that only the numbers $1$-$12$ are included.