This group of tasks, part of our feature The Problem-solving Classroom, is a good starting point for encouraging positive habits of mind: collaboration, determination, thoughtfulness and curiosity.
problem
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Thirsty?
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Can you lay out the pictures of the drinks in the way described by the clue cards?
problem
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If the world were a village
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
This activity is based on data in the book 'If the World Were a Village'. How will you represent your chosen data for maximum effect?
problem
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Inside triangles
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
How many different triangles can you draw on the dotty grid which each have one dot in the middle?
problem
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Wallpaper
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
These pieces of wallpaper need to be ordered from smallest to largest. Can you find a way to do it?
game
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Factors and multiples game
A game in which players take it in turns to choose a number. Can you block your opponent?
game
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The remainders game
Play this game and see if you can figure out the computer's chosen number.
problem
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Stringy quads
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
This practical problem challenges you to make quadrilaterals with a loop of string. You'll need some friends to help!