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Always, Sometimes or Never? KS1

Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level

Are the following statements about number always true, sometimes true or never true?

How do you know?

 
 
What about these statements about shapes?

 

You could cut out each set of cards from this sheet (word, pdf) and arrange them in this grid.

Can you find examples or counter-examples for each one?

For the “sometimes” cards can you explain when they are true? Or rewrite them so that they are always true or never true?
 
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