Mathematicians aren't usually satisfied with looking at a few examples and spotting patterns. That is just the start! They will form conjectures based on their noticings and they will want to know whether their conjectures are always true. The tasks in this feature give you the chance to identify patterns, make conjectures and then create mathematical arguments that will be convincing to mathematicians!
You may also like to take a look at our Shape Your Proof feature which gives you tasks for a similar purpose but in the context of number.
Strike it out
Use your addition and subtraction skills, combined with some strategic thinking, to beat your partner at this game.
Even and odd
Two numbers under the microscope
Next-door numbers
Unravelling sequences
An easy way to multiply by 10?
Take three numbers
What happens when you add three numbers together? Will your answer be odd or even? How do you know?
Neighbourly addition
Three neighbours
Take three consecutive numbers and add them together. What do you notice?