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Maths to Take Your Time Over (7-11)

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
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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
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Consecutive Numbers

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.
Magic Vs
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Magic Vs

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Can you put the numbers 1-5 in the V shape so that both 'arms' have the same total?
Neighbourly Addition
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Neighbourly Addition

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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I added together some of my neighbours' house numbers. Can you explain the patterns I noticed?
Two Primes Make One Square
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Two Primes Make One Square

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Can you make square numbers by adding two prime numbers together?