We have chosen these problems to inspire your learners to be playful, become engaged, and then think deeply about the mathematical contexts that underpin the activities. Whether it's the start of your academic year or the beginning of a holiday, we hope there is something for everyone.
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100 square jigsaw
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Can you complete this jigsaw of the 100 square?
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Times of day
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
These pictures show some different activities that you may get up to during a day. What order would you do them in?
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I like ...
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Mr Gilderdale is playing a game with his class. What rule might he have chosen? How would you test your idea?
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First connect three
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?
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Treasure hunt
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
Can you find a reliable strategy for choosing coordinates that will locate the treasure in the minimum number of guesses?
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Calendar sorting
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
The pages of my calendar have got mixed up. Can you sort them out?
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Cubies
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
The scientists need your help to work out how many Cubies live on a small island! Use the cards to gather all the information you need.
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From exploration to explanation
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Problems designed to inspire students to explore and provoke a need to explain
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Playing with Number
Playing around with numbers is an essential part of being a mathematician...
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Playing with 2D shape
Children need opportunities to play around with shapes as well as meeting them formally. These activities combine the two.