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An Introduction to Magic Squares
Stage: 2, 3 and 4
Find out about Magic Squares in this article written for students. Why are they magic?!
Roll over the Dice
Stage: 2 Challenge Level: 
Watch this video to see how to roll the dice. Now it's your turn! What do you notice about the dice numbers you have recorded?
Always, Sometimes or Never?
Stage: 1 and 2 Challenge Level:
Are these statements relating to odd and even numbers always true, sometimes true or never true?
Spirals, Spirals
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Here are two kinds of spirals for you to explore. What do you notice?
Three Dice
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Investigate the sum of the numbers on the top and bottom faces of a line of three dice. What do you notice?
Three Neighbours
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Look at three 'next door neighbours' amongst the counting numbers. Add them together. What do you notice?
What Was in the Box?
Stage: 1 Challenge Level:
This big box adds something to any number that goes into it. If you know the numbers that come out, what addition might be going on in the box?
Square Subtraction
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Look at what happens when you take a number, square it and subtract your answer. What kind of number do you get? Can you prove it?
Primary Proof?
Stage: 1
Proof does have a place in Primary mathematics classrooms, we just need to be clear about what we mean by proof at this level.
Dice, Routes and Pathways
Stage: 1, 2 and 3
This article for teachers discusses examples of problems in which there is no obvious method but in which children can be encouraged to think deeply about the context and extend their ability to. . . .
Division Rules
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
This challenge encourages you to explore dividing a three-digit number by a single-digit number.
Take One Example
Stage: 1 and 2
This article introduces the idea of generic proof for younger children and illustrates how one example can offer a proof of a general result through unpacking its underlying structure.
Take Three Numbers
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
What happens when you add three numbers together? Will your answer be odd or even? How do you know?
Problem Solving, Using and Applying and Functional Mathematics
Stage: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Challenge Level:
Problem solving is at the heart of the NRICH site. All the problems give learners opportunities to learn, develop or use mathematical concepts and skills. Read here for more information.
Magic Vs
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Can you put the numbers 1-5 in the V shape so that both 'arms' have the same total?
Move Those Halves
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
For this task, you'll need an A4 sheet and two A5 transparent sheets. Decide on a way of arranging the A5 sheets on top of the A4 sheet and explore ...
Open Squares
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
This task, written for the National Young Mathematicians' Award 2016, focuses on 'open squares'. What would the next five open squares look like?
Always, Sometimes or Never? KS1
Stage: 1 Challenge Level:
Are these statements relating to calculation and properties of shapes always true, sometimes true or never true?
Always, Sometimes or Never? Number
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Are these statements always true, sometimes true or never true?
Walking Round a Triangle
Stage: 1 Challenge Level:
This ladybird is taking a walk round a triangle. Can you see how much he has turned when he gets back to where he started?
Tiling
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
An investigation that gives you the opportunity to make and justify predictions.
Six Numbered Cubes
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
This task combines spatial awareness with addition and multiplication.
Six Ten Total
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
This challenge combines addition, multiplication, perseverance and even proof.
Sheep Talk
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
In sheep talk the only letters used are B and A. A sequence of words is formed by following certain rules. What do you notice when you count the letters in each word?
Becky's Number Plumber
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Becky created a number plumber which multiplies by 5 and subtracts 4. What do you notice about the numbers that it produces? Can you explain your findings?
Path to the Stars
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Is it possible to draw a 5-pointed star without taking your pencil off the paper? Is it possible to draw a 6-pointed star in the same way without taking your pen off?
Always, Sometimes or Never? Shape
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Are these statements always true, sometimes true or never true?
Tables Without Tens
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Investigate and explain the patterns that you see from recording just the units digits of numbers in the times tables.
Dining Ducks
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Use the information about the ducks on a particular farm to find out which of the statements about them must be true.
Become Maths Detectives
Stage: 2 Challenge Level:
Explore Alex's number plumber. What questions would you like to ask? Don't forget to keep visiting NRICH projects site for the latest developments and questions.
NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.