Addition and subtraction

  • Impossibilities
    problem

    Impossibilities

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Just because a problem is impossible doesn't mean it's difficult...

  • Forwards Add Backwards
    problem

    Forwards add backwards

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    What happens when you add a three digit number to its reverse?
  • Add to 200
    problem

    Add to 200

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    By selecting digits for an addition grid, what targets can you make?

  • Cryptarithms
    problem

    Cryptarithms

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you crack these cryptarithms?
  • First Connect Three for Two
    game

    First connect three for two

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    First Connect Three game for an adult and child. Use the dice numbers and either addition or subtraction to get three numbers in a straight line.

  • Got \It for Two
    game

    Got it for two

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Got It game for an adult and child. How can you play so that you know you will always win?

  • Nice or Nasty for Two
    game

    Nice or nasty for two

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Some Games That May Be Nice or Nasty for an adult and child. Use your knowledge of place value to beat your opponent.