Addition and subtraction

There are 338 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Addition and subtraction
Oh! Harry!
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Oh! Harry!

Age
7 to 11
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A group of children are using measuring cylinders but they lose the labels. Can you help relabel them?
Weights
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Weights

Age
11 to 14
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Different combinations of the weights available allow you to make different totals. Which totals can you make?
Rabbits in the pen
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Rabbits in the pen

Age
7 to 11
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Using the statements, can you work out how many of each type of rabbit there are in these pens?
Cows and Sheep
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Cows and Sheep

Age
7 to 11
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Use your logical reasoning to work out how many cows and how many sheep there are in each field.
Sea Level
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Sea Level

Age
7 to 11
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The picture shows a lighthouse and some underwater creatures. Can you work out the distances between some of the different creatures?
Tug Harder!
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Tug Harder!

Age
7 to 11
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In this game, you can add, subtract, multiply or divide the numbers on the dice. Which will you do so that you get to the end of the number line first?
Tug of War
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Tug of War

Age
5 to 7
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Can you use the numbers on the dice to reach your end of the number line before your partner beats you?
Consecutive negative numbers
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Consecutive negative numbers

Age
11 to 14
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Do you notice anything about the solutions when you add and/or subtract consecutive negative numbers?
First Connect Three
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First Connect Three

Age
7 to 11
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Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?
Connect Three
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Connect Three

Age
11 to 16
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In this game the winner is the first to complete a row of three. Are some squares easier to land on than others?