Addition and subtraction

  • Polo Square
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    Polo Square

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Arrange eight of the numbers between 1 and 9 in the Polo Square below so that each side adds to the same total.
  • The Money Maze
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    The Money Maze

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Go through the maze, collecting and losing your money as you go. Which route gives you the highest return? And the lowest?
  • Two Number Lines
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    Two Number Lines

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Max and Mandy put their number lines together to make a graph. How far had each of them moved along and up from 0 to get the counter to the place marked?
  • Cows and Sheep
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    Cows and Sheep

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

  • Lengthy journeys
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    Lengthy Journeys

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Investigate the different distances of these car journeys and find out how long they take.
  • Fingers and Hands
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    Fingers and Hands

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    How would you count the number of fingers in these pictures?
  • Sort them out (2)
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    Sort Them Out (2)

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you each work out the number on your card? What do you notice? How could you sort the cards?
  • Journeys
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    Journeys

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Investigate the different distances of these car journeys and find out how long they take.
  • Sums and Differences 1
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    Sums and Differences 1

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This challenge focuses on finding the sum and difference of pairs of two-digit numbers.
  • Sums and Differences 2
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    Sums and Differences 2

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Find the sum and difference between a pair of two-digit numbers. Now find the sum and difference between the sum and difference! What happens?