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Number Investigations

This collection of investigational activities explore numbers in a variety of contexts.  They are particularly good for challenging high-attaining primary children.

polygonals
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polygonals

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Polygonal numbers are those that are arranged in shapes as they enlarge. Explore the polygonal numbers drawn here.
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.

Number Pattern Explorations
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Number Pattern Explorations

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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Investigate what happens if we create number patterns using some simple rules.
So it's times!
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So it's times!

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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How will you decide which way of flipping over and/or turning the grid will give you the highest total?

Steps to the Podium
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Steps to the Podium

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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It starts quite simple but great opportunities for number discoveries and patterns!