This is part of our collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.
If you are a teacher, you can find the whole collection on our Primary Curriculum teacher page.
Alternatively, if you are a student, you'll find the same problems on our Primary Curriculum student page.
A group of animals has made a seesaw in the woods. How can you make the seesaw balance?
This practical activity involves measuring length/distance.
Can you put these shapes in order of size? Start with the smallest.
One day, five small animals in my garden had a sports day. Who do you think won each race?
Try some throwing activities and see whether you can throw something as far as the Olympic hammer or discus throwers.
The Man is much smaller than us. Can you use the picture of him next to a mug to estimate his height and how much tea he drinks?
Can you place these quantities in order from smallest to largest?
A group of children are discussing the height of a tall tree. How would you go about finding out its height?
