Having an ordered way of going about these activities will really help. This might mean using the information given in a particular order or perhaps approaching the task in a methodical way which reveals patterns, helping you reach a solution.
problem
Favourite
Eggs in baskets
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
There are three baskets, a brown one, a red one and a pink one, holding a total of 10 eggs. How many eggs are in each basket?
problem
One of thirty-six
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Can you find the chosen number from the grid using the clues?
problem
Favourite
Growing garlic
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Ben and his mum are planting garlic. Can you find out how many cloves of garlic they might have had?
problem
Favourite
Sitting round the party tables
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Sweets are given out to party-goers in a particular way. Investigate the total number of sweets received by people sitting in different positions.
problem
Teddy town
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
There are nine teddies in Teddy Town - three red, three blue and three yellow. There are also nine houses, three of each colour. Can you put them on the map of Teddy Town according to the rules?