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Numbers Numbers Everywhere!
Bernard Bagnall recommends some primary school problems which use
numbers from the environment around us, from clocks to house
numbers.
Addition and subtraction
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An introduction to Magic Squares
Find out about Magic Squares in this article written for students. Why are they magic?!
article
Got \It Article
This article gives you a few ideas for understanding the Got It! game and how you might find a winning strategy.
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An Alphanumeric
Freddie Manners, of Packwood Haugh School in Shropshire solved an
alphanumeric without using the extra information supplied and this
article explains his reasoning.
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Magic squares for special occasions
This article explains how to make your own magic square to mark a special occasion with the special date of your choice on the top line.
project
How Many?
This project challenges you to work out the number of cubes hidden under a cloth. What questions would you like to ask?
problem
What Distance?
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Can you use addition and subtraction to answer these questions about real-life distances?
problem
Diagonal in a Spiral
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Investigate the totals you get when adding numbers in threes on the diagonal of this pattern.
problem
Making Pathways
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Can you find different ways of creating paths using these paving slabs?