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The Puzzling Sweet Shop

5 to 11

There were cola bottles for 2p, mini eggs for 3p, marshmallow twists for 5p and lollipops for 7p in the sweet shop. What could each of the children buy with their money?

Sending a Parcel
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Sending a Parcel

11 to 14

What is the greatest volume you can get for a rectangular (cuboid) parcel if the maximum combined length and girth are 2 metres?

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
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Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

11 to 14

Two circles of equal radius touch at P. One circle is fixed whilst the other moves, rolling without slipping, all the way round. How many times does the moving coin revolve before returning to P?

Putting Two and Two Together
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Putting Two and Two Together

7 to 11

In how many ways can you fit two of these yellow triangles together? Can you predict the number of ways two blue triangles can be fitted together?

Exploded Squares
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Exploded Squares

5 to 7

Can you create symmetrical designs by cutting a square into strips?

2 Rings
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2 Rings

5 to 7

The red ring is inside the blue ring in this picture. Can you rearrange the rings in different ways? Perhaps you can overlap them or put one outside another?

Cultivating Creativity
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Cultivating Creativity

5 to 18
Creativity in the mathematics classroom is not just about what pupils do but also what we do as teachers. If we are thinking creatively about the mathematical experiences we offer our pupils we can open up opportunities for them to be creative. Jennifer Piggott shares some of her thoughts on creative teaching, and how it can encourage creative learners.
A blue patchwork quilt draped over a white sofa.
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Alison's Quilt

11 to 14

Nine squares are fitted together to form a rectangle. Can you find its dimensions?

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