These tasks for 5 to 7 year olds are part of our Maths at Home feature and you can see all the tasks for this age group here. The activities below all include an online interactivity where you can test your ideas and make discoveries. (The stars give an indication of challenge level, from one star to three stars.)
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Favourite
100 Square Jigsaw
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Can you complete this jigsaw of the 100 square?
problem
Favourite
Poly Plug Rectangles
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
The computer has made a rectangle and will tell you the number of spots it uses in total. Can you find out where the rectangle is?
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Matching Numbers for Two
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Matching Numbers game for an adult and child. Can you remember where the cards are so you can choose two which match?
problem
Favourite
Tables Teaser
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
How will you work out which numbers have been used to create this multiplication square?
game
Seeing Squares for Two
Seeing Squares game for an adult and child. Can you come up with a way of always winning this game?
game
Board Block for Two
Board Block game for two. Can you stop your partner from being able to make a shape on the board?
problem
Favourite
Same Length Trains
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
How many trains can you make which are the same length as Matt's and Katie's, using rods that are identical?
problem
Favourite
Sort the Street
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Sort the houses in my street into different groups. Can you do it in any other ways?
game
Stop the Clock for Two
Stop the Clock game for an adult and child. How can you make sure you always win this game?