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Natural Shapes

14 to 16

How does shape relate to function in the natural world?

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Olympic Triathlon

14 to 16

Is it the fastest swimmer, the fastest runner or the fastest cyclist who wins the Olympic Triathlon?

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Mixing Lemonade

11 to 14

Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?

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Fraction Fascination

7 to 11

This problem challenges you to work out what fraction of the whole area of these pictures is taken up by various shapes.

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Chocolate

7 to 14

There are three tables in a room with blocks of chocolate on each. Where would be the best place for each child in the class to sit if they came in one at a time?

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Fit for Photocopying

14 to 16

Explore the relationships between different paper sizes.

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Developing Mathematical Thinking - Working Systematically

5 to 16

This page, and the accompanying webinar recordings, highlight the benefits of working systematically and the importance of offering students opportunities to appreciate the value of working in this way.