Year 5 Being curious

  • Olympic Turns
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    Olympic turns

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This task looks at the different turns involved in different Olympic sports as a way of exploring the mathematics of turns and angles.

  • Ribbon Squares
    problem

    Ribbon squares

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What is the largest 'ribbon square' you can make? And the smallest? How many different squares can you make altogether?

  • Subtraction Surprise
    problem

    Subtraction surprise

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Try out these calculations. Are you surprised by the results?

  • Xavi's T-shirt
    problem

    Xavi's T-shirt

    Age
    7 to 16
    Challenge level
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    How much can you read into a T-shirt?