Good thinkers are curious, thoughtful, collaborative and determined. Each of the activities in this collection will help you to develop one of these skills.
Take a look at each of the 'related' lists for more tasks like these too!
Take a look at each of the 'related' lists for more tasks like these too!
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If the world were a village
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
This activity is based on data in the book 'If the World Were a Village'. How will you represent your chosen data for maximum effect?
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The remainders game
Play this game and see if you can figure out the computer's chosen number.
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Stringy quads
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
This practical problem challenges you to make quadrilaterals with a loop of string. You'll need some friends to help!
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Factors and multiples game
A game in which players take it in turns to choose a number. Can you block your opponent?
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Being Curious - Upper Primary Students
Are you a curious mathematician? Would you like to get better at asking mathematical questions? If so, these upper primary tasks are for you!
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Being Resourceful - Upper Primary Students
Give yourself lots of time to work on these upper primary problems. They are designed to help you become more resourceful.
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Being Collaborative - Upper Primary Students
These upper primary problems are ideal for you to work on with friends - two heads can be better than one!
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Being resilient - Upper Primary Students
These upper primary problems will need you to be resilient but remember you'll get a greater sense of achievement if you've had to struggle.