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P Is for Posing
In this article for Primary teachers, we suggest a four step data handling model, based on the work of Alan Graham.
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Rod Ratios
7 to 11
Use the Cuisenaire rods environment to investigate ratio. Can you find pairs of rods in the ratio 3:2?
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The Dice Train
7 to 11
This dice train has been made using specific rules. How many different trains can you make?
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Earth Orbit
16 to 18
Follow in the steps of Newton and find the path that the earth follows around the sun.
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What Does It All Add Up To?
11 to 18
If you take four consecutive numbers and add them together, the answer will always be even. What else do you notice?
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Halving
5 to 7
These pictures show squares split into halves. Can you find other ways?
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Four Triangles Puzzle
5 to 11
Cut four triangles from a square as shown in the picture. How many different shapes can you make by fitting the four triangles back together?
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Hunting for Averages
7 to 11
Can you find the missing number(s)? The square is the average (mean) of the numbers surrounding it.
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Great Squares
7 to 11
Investigate how this pattern of squares continues. You could measure lengths, areas and angles.
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Bean Bags for Bernard's Bag
7 to 11
How could you put eight bean bags in the hoops so that there are four in the blue hoop, five in the red and six in the yellow? Can you find all the ways of doing this?