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Mathematical habits of mind

Good thinkers are curious, thoughtful, collaborative and determined. Each of the activities in this feature will help you to develop one of these skills.

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Inside Triangles
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Inside triangles

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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How many different triangles can you draw which each have one dot in the middle?

Thirsty?
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Thirsty?

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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Can you lay out the pictures of the drinks in the way described by the clue cards?

If the World Were a Village
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If the world were a village

Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
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This activity is based on data in the book 'If the World Were a Village'. How will you represent your chosen data for maximum effect?

Wallpaper
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Wallpaper

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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These pieces of wallpaper need to be ordered from smallest to largest. Can you find a way to do it?

Being Curious - Lower Primary Students
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Being curious - Lower Primary students

Age
5 to 7
Are you a curious mathematician? Would you like to get better at asking mathematical questions? If so, these lower primary tasks are for you!