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Think of Two Numbers
11 to 14
Think of two whole numbers under 10, and follow the steps. I can work out both your numbers very quickly. How?
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Hidden Squares
11 to 14
Can you find the squares hidden on these coordinate grids?
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Arrays, Multiplication and Division
This article explores the use of the array to support children's thinking around multiplication and division.
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Going Places With Mathematicians
This article looks at the importance in mathematics of representing places and spaces mathematics. Many famous mathematicians have spent time working on problems that involve moving and mapping things.
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Sums of Squares
16 to 18
Can you prove that twice the sum of two squares always gives the sum of two squares?
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Paper Partners
5 to 7
Can you describe a piece of paper clearly enough for your partner to know which piece it is?
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Numbers Numbers Everywhere!
Bernard Bagnall recommends some primary school problems which use numbers from the environment around us, from clocks to house numbers.
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Decathlon: The Art of Scoring Points
How do decisions about scoring affect who wins a combined event such as the decathlon?
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Calculating the Difference: A Discussion of the Use of Calculators in the English Primary Classroom
Clare Green looks at the role of the calculator in the teaching and learning of primary mathematics.