Equations & Formulae

  • A cardboard carton of cherries.
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    Fruity Totals

    Age
    7 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this interactivity each fruit has a hidden value. Can you deduce what each one is worth?

  • Your number was...
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    Your Number Was...

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Think of a number and follow my instructions. Tell me your answer, and I'll tell you what you started with! Can you explain how I know?

  • Shape Products
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    Shape Products

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    These eleven shapes each stand for a different number. Can you use the multiplication sums to work out what they are?

  • Temperature
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    Temperature

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Is there a temperature at which Celsius and Fahrenheit readings are the same?

  • What's it worth?
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    What's It Worth?

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    There are lots of different methods to find out what the shapes are worth - how many can you find?

  • Arithmagons
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    Arithmagons

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you find the values at the vertices when you know the values on the edges?

  • crossing the bridge
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    Crossing the Bridge

    Age
    11 to 18
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Four friends must cross a bridge. How can they all cross it in just 17 minutes?

  • How old am I?
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    How Old Am I?

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In 15 years' time my age will be the square of my age 15 years ago. Can you work out my age, and when I had other special birthdays?

  • Warmsnug Double Glazing
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    Warmsnug Double Glazing

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    How have "Warmsnug" arrived at the prices shown on their windows? Which window has been given an incorrect price?

  • Which is cheaper?
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    Which Is Cheaper?

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    When I park my car in Mathstown, there are two car parks to choose from. Can you help me to decide which one to use?