Having a pattern or order to the way you work will really help when you're tackling these problems. That's what we call 'working systematically' and it's a very useful skill.
problem
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?
problem
Two dice
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Find all the numbers that can be made by adding the dots on two dice.
problem
Three ball line up
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Use the interactivity to help get a feel for this problem and to find out all the possible ways the balls could land.