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These two group activities use mathematical reasoning - one is numerical, one geometric.

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Exploring Wild & Wonderful Number Patterns

EWWNP means Exploring Wild and Wonderful Number Patterns Created by Yourself! Investigate what happens if we create number patterns using some simple rules.

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Worms

Place this "worm" on the 100 square and find the total of the four squares it covers. Keeping its head in the same place, what other totals can you make?

Magic Circles

Age 7 to 11 Challenge Level:

Put the numbers $1$, $2$, $3$, $4$, $5$ and $6$ into the squares so that the numbers on each circle add up to the same amount.

Can you find the rule for giving another set of six numbers?


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