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Mathematical habits of mind

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

Take a look at each of the 'related' lists for more tasks like these too!
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?

The Remainders Game
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The remainders game

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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Play this game and see if you can figure out the computer's chosen number.

Stringy Quads
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Stringy quads

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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This practical problem challenges you to make quadrilaterals with a loop of string. You'll need some friends to help!

Factors and Multiples Game
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Factors and multiples game

Age
7 to 16
Challenge level
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A game in which players take it in turns to choose a number. Can you block your opponent?

Being Curious - Upper Primary Students
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Being curious - Upper Primary students

Age
7 to 11
Are you a curious mathematician? Would you like to get better at asking mathematical questions? If so, these upper primary tasks are for you!
Being resilient - Upper Primary Students
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Being resilient - Upper Primary students

Age
7 to 11
These upper primary problems will need you to be resilient but remember you'll get a greater sense of achievement if you've had to struggle.