These tasks for 7 to 11 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 are worth exploring over a few days, or even a few weeks! (The stars give an indication of challenge level, from one star to three stars.)
![Strike it Out for Two](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/thumbnails/content-id-10091-icon.png?itok=Wr2CfeUz)
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Strike it Out for Two
Strike it Out game for an adult and child. Can you stop your partner from being able to go?
![Consecutive Numbers](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/thumbnails/content-97-11-bbprob2-icon.jpg?itok=C_UREbsv)
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Consecutive Numbers
An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.
![Magic Vs](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/thumbnails/content-id-6274-icon.png?itok=dRZNbkAI)
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Magic Vs
Can you put the numbers 1-5 in the V shape so that both 'arms' have the same total?
![Neighbourly Addition](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/thumbnails/content-id-14222-icon.jpg?itok=qVsG-7To)
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Neighbourly Addition
I added together some of my neighbours' house numbers. Can you explain the patterns I noticed?
![Two Primes Make One Square](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/thumbnails/content-03-01-penta2-icon.gif?itok=UNPMgYqh)
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Two Primes Make One Square
Can you make square numbers by adding two prime numbers together?