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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
Age
5 to 11
Challenge Level
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
Age
7 to 14
Challenge Level
Play this game and see if you can figure out the computer's chosen number.
Stringy Quads
Age
7 to 11
Challenge Level
This practical problem challenges you to make quadrilaterals with a loop of string. You'll need some friends to help!
Factors and Multiples Game
Age
7 to 16
Challenge Level
A game in which players take it in turns to choose a number. Can you block your opponent?
Related
Being Curious - Upper Primary Students
Being Resourceful - Upper Primary Students
Being Collaborative - Upper Primary Students
Being Resilient - Upper Primary Students