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The Problem-Solving Classroom: Encouraging a Productive Disposition

This group of tasks, part of our featureĀ The Problem-solving Classroom, is a good starting point for encouraging positive habits of mind: collaboration, determination, thoughtfulness and curiosity.
Inside Triangles
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Inside Triangles

Age
5 to 7
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How many different triangles can you draw on the dotty grid which each have one dot in the middle?
Thirsty?
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Thirsty?

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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Can you lay out the pictures of the drinks in the way described by the clue cards?

If the World Were a Village
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If the World Were a Village

Age
5 to 11
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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?

Wallpaper
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Wallpaper

Age
5 to 7
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These pieces of wallpaper need to be ordered from smallest to largest. Can you find a way to do it?

Factors and Multiples 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?

The Remainders Game
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The Remainders Game

Play this game and see if you can figure out the computer's chosen number.

Stringy Quads
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Stringy Quads

Age
7 to 11
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This practical problem challenges you to make quadrilaterals with a loop of string. You'll need some friends to help!