Addition and subtraction

  • Numbers Numbers Everywhere!
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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.
  • Got \It Article
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    Got it article

    This article gives you a few ideas for understanding the Got It! game and how you might find a winning strategy.
  • An Alphanumeric
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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.
  • Magic squares for special occasions
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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.
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    How many?

    This project challenges you to work out the number of cubes hidden under a cloth. What questions would you like to ask?

  • Dicey Operations in Line
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    Dicey operations in line

    Age
    7 to 11
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    In these addition, subtraction, multiplication and division games, you'll need to think strategically to get closest to the target.

  • Dicey Operations
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    Dicey operations

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    In these addition and subtraction games, you'll need to think strategically to get closest to the target.

  • Countdown
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    Countdown

    Age
    7 to 14
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    Here is a chance to play a version of the classic Countdown Game.