Number and Place Value

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Number differences

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Place the numbers from 1 to 9 in the squares below so that the difference between joined squares is odd. How many different ways can you do this?

problem

Count me in

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

How do you know whether you will reach these numbers when you count in steps of six from zero?

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Swimming pool

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

In this problem, we're investigating the number of steps we would climb up or down to get out of or into the swimming pool. How could you number the steps below the water?

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First connect three

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?

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Tug harder!

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

In this game, you can add, subtract, multiply or divide the numbers on the dice. Which will you do so that you get to the end of the number line first?

problem

Space distances

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

This task focuses on distances travelled by the asteroid Florence. It's an opportunity to work with very large numbers.

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Sea level

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

The picture shows a lighthouse and some underwater creatures. Can you work out the distances between some of the different creatures?

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Roman numerals

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Can you find some examples when the number of Roman numerals is fewer than the number of Arabic numerals for the same number?

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Magic Vs

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

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

problem

Representing numbers

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Find as many different ways of representing this number of dots as you can.

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Four-digit targets

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

You have two sets of the digits 0-9. Can you arrange these in the five boxes to make four-digit numbers as close to the target numbers as possible?

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Satisfying four statements

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Can you find any two-digit numbers that satisfy all of these statements?

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Coded hundred square

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

This 100 square jigsaw is written in code. It starts with 1 and ends with 100. Can you build it up?

problem

Nice or nasty

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

There are nasty versions of this dice game but we'll start with the nice ones...

problem

Less is more

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Use your knowledge of place value to try to win this game. How will you maximise your score?

problem

Number match

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

A task which depends on members of the group noticing the needs of others and responding.

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Planning a school trip

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

You are organising a school trip and you need to write a letter to parents to let them know about the day. Use the cards to gather all the information you need.