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Bunny hop

7 to 11

What is the smallest number of jumps needed before the white rabbits and the grey rabbits can continue along their path?

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Polo square

7 to 11

Arrange eight of the numbers between 1 and 9 in the Polo Square below so that each side adds to the same total.

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A roll of patterned paper

14 to 16

A design is repeated endlessly along a line - rather like a stream of paper coming off a roll. Make a strip that matches itself after rotation, or after reflection

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Population dynamics - part 4

16 to 18

Fourth in our series of problems on population dynamics for advanced students.

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St Ives

7 to 11

How many people were going to St Ives?

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Arithmagons

11 to 16

Can you find the values at the vertices when you know the values on the edges?

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P is for posing

5 to 11

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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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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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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Making shapes

5 to 7

Arrange any number of counters from these 18 on the grid to make a rectangle. What numbers of counters make rectangles? How many different rectangles can you make with each number of counters?

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Bunny hop

Polo square

A roll of patterned paper

Population dynamics - part 4

St Ives

Arithmagons

P is for posing

Four triangles puzzle

Earth orbit

Making shapes