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Christmas Cut-Out
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Christmas Cut-out

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Weekly Problem 52 - 2017
Sue cuts some squares from a piece of paper to make a Christmas decoration. What is the perimeter of the resulting shape?
Alien Currency
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Alien Currency

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The planet Zog has both green and blue bank notes. Can you work out how many zogs two green and three blue bank notes are worth?
Bottles (1)
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Bottles (1)

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For this activity which explores capacity, you will need to collect some bottles and jars.

Magic 7
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Magic 7

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Can you complete this magic square with the numbers from 7 to 15?
Parents, Children and Maths
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Parents, Children and Maths

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Jenny Murray writes about the sessions she leads in schools for parents to work alongside children on mathematical problems, puzzles and games.
Getting the balance right
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Getting the Balance Right

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In this article for primary teachers, Ems shares some common misconceptions surrounding the equals sign, and suggests ways to help learners develop their understanding.
Parabolic Patterns
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Parabolic Patterns

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The illustration shows the graphs of fifteen functions. Two of them have equations $y=x^2$ and $y=-(x-4)^2$. Find the equations of all the other graphs.

Baked Bean Cans
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Baked Bean Cans

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Is there a best way to stack cans? What do different supermarkets do? How high can you safely stack the cans?
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