These activities all lend themselves to working systematically in the sense that it helps to have an ordered approach. This could mean using the information given in a particular order or perhaps approaching the task in a methodical way which reveals patterns, thereby giving insight into the solution.
problem
Eggs in baskets
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
There are three baskets, a brown one, a red one and a pink one, holding a total of 10 eggs. How many eggs are in each basket?
problem
One of thirty-six
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Can you find the chosen number from the grid using the clues?
problem
Growing garlic
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Ben and his mum are planting garlic. Can you find out how many cloves of garlic they might have had?
problem
Teddy Town - part five
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
There are thirty six teddies in Teddy Town - six red, six blue, six yellow, six green, six purple and six turquoise. There are also thirty six houses, six of each colour. Can you put them on the map of Teddy Town according to the rules?
problem
Sitting round the party tables
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Sweets are given out to party-goers in a particular way. Investigate the total number of sweets received by people sitting in different positions.