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This collection is one of our Primary Curriculum collections - tasks that are grouped by topic.
Cut four triangles from a square as shown in the picture. How many different shapes can you make by fitting the four triangles back together?
This challenge involves eight three-cube models made from interlocking cubes. Investigate different ways of putting the models together then compare your constructions.
This activity focuses on similarities and differences between shapes.
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a square.
Here are four cubes joined together. How many other arrangements of four cubes can you find? Can you draw them on dotty paper?
This problem shows that the external angles of an irregular hexagon add to a circle.
How many different triangles can you make on a circular pegboard that has nine pegs?
Investigate the different shaped bracelets you could make from 18 different spherical beads. How do they compare if you use 24 beads?
Can you sketch triangles that fit in the cells in this grid? Which ones are impossible? How do you know?
Use the isometric grid paper to find the different polygons.
Can you find out which 3D shape your partner has chosen before they work out your shape?
Make new patterns from simple turning instructions. You can have a go using pencil and paper or with a floor robot.
Here are the six faces of a cube - in no particular order. Here are three views of the cube. Can you deduce where the faces are in relation to each other and record them on the net of this cube?
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a parallelogram.
What is the greatest number of counters you can place on the grid below without four of them lying at the corners of a square?
Use the information on these cards to draw the shape that is being described.
How much do you have to turn these dials by in order to unlock the safes?
Here are some pictures of 3D shapes made from cubes. Can you make these shapes yourself?
Can you describe the journey to each of the six places on these maps? How would you turn at each junction?
Ayah conjectures that the diagonals of a square meet at right angles. Do you agree? How could you find out?
This task depends on groups working collaboratively, discussing and reasoning to agree a final product.
Are these statements always true, sometimes true or never true?
This problem explores the shapes and symmetries in some national flags.
Where can you put the mirror across the square so that you can still "see" the whole square? How many different positions are possible?
Sally and Ben were drawing shapes in chalk on the school playground. Can you work out what shapes each of them drew using the clues?
Let's say you can only use two different lengths - 2 units and 4 units. Using just these 2 lengths as the edges how many different cuboids can you make?
A task which depends on members of the group noticing the needs of others and responding.
You have been given three shapes made out of sponge: a sphere, a cylinder and a cone. Your challenge is to find out how to cut them to make different shapes for printing.
This practical problem challenges you to make quadrilaterals with a loop of string. You'll need some friends to help!
Each of the nets of nine solid shapes has been cut into two pieces. Can you see which pieces go together?
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a rhombus.
A task which depends on members of the group working collaboratively to reach a single goal.
For this task, you'll need an A4 sheet and two A5 transparent sheets. Decide on a way of arranging the A5 sheets on top of the A4 sheet and explore ...
What shape is the overlap when you slide one of these shapes half way across another? Can you picture it in your head? Use the interactivity to check your visualisation.
The ancient Egyptians were said to make right-angled triangles using a rope with twelve equal sections divided by knots. What other triangles could you make if you had a rope like this?
How many symmetric designs can you make on this grid? Can you find them all?
Can you place the blocks so that you see the reflection in the picture?
This task looks at the different turns involved in different Olympic sports as a way of exploring the mathematics of turns and angles.
Choose the size of your pegboard and the shapes you can make. Can you work out the strategies needed to block your opponent?
Can you make a spiral for yourself? Explore some different ways to create your own spiral pattern and explore differences between different spirals.
Can you dissect an equilateral triangle into 6 smaller ones? What number of smaller equilateral triangles is it NOT possible to dissect a larger equilateral triangle into?
How many DIFFERENT quadrilaterals can be made by joining the dots on the 8-point circle?
Can you find all the different triangles on these peg boards, and find their angles?
This task develops spatial reasoning skills. By framing and asking questions a member of the team has to find out what mathematical object they have chosen.
This task requires learners to explain and help others, asking and answering questions.
A task which depends on members of the group noticing the needs of others and responding.
This cube has ink on each face which leaves marks on paper as it is rolled. Can you work out what is on each face and the route it has taken?
What can you see? What do you notice? What questions can you ask?