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More What's Algebra All About Activities

Consecutive Numbers
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Consecutive Numbers

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

Up and Down Staircases
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Up and Down Staircases

Age
7 to 11
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One block is needed to make an up-and-down staircase, with one step up and one step down. How many blocks would be needed to build an up-and-down staircase with 5 steps up and 5 steps down?
Magic Vs
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Magic Vs

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

Times Tables Shifts
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Times Tables Shifts

Age
7 to 11
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In this activity, the computer chooses a times table and shifts it. Can you work out the table and the shift each time?

Got It
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Got It

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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A game for two people, or play online. Given a target number, say 23, and a range of numbers to choose from, say 1-4, players take it in turns to add to the running total to hit their target.

This Pied Piper of Hamelin
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This Pied Piper of Hamelin

Age
7 to 11
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Investigate the different numbers of people and rats there could have been if you know how many legs there are altogether!