Being collaborative

  • Cubes Cut into Four Pieces
    problem

    Cubes cut into four pieces

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Eight children each had a cube made from modelling clay. They cut them into four pieces which were all exactly the same shape and size. Whose pieces are the same? Can you decide who made each set?

  • The Tall Tower
    problem

    The tall tower

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    As you come down the ladders of the Tall Tower you collect useful spells. Which way should you go to collect the most spells?

  • More Numbers in the Ring
    problem

    More numbers in the ring

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    If there are 3 squares in the ring, can you place three different numbers in them so that their differences are odd? Try with different numbers of squares around the ring. What do you notice?

  • Stop the Clock
    problem

    Stop the clock

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    This is a game for two players. Can you find out how to be the first to get to 12 o'clock?

  • Always, Sometimes or Never?
    problem

    Always, sometimes or never?

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Are these statements relating to odd and even numbers always true, sometimes true or never true?

  • I'm Eight
    problem

    I'm eight

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Find a great variety of ways of asking questions which make 8.

  • problem

    Four triangles puzzle

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Cut four triangles from a square as shown in the picture. How many different shapes can you make by fitting the four triangles back together?

  • Break it up!
    problem

    Break it up!

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In how many different ways can you break up a stick of seven interlocking cubes? Now try with a stick of eight cubes and a stick of six cubes. What do you notice?

  • Growing Garlic
    problem

    Growing garlic

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Ben and his mum are planting garlic. Can you find out how many cloves of garlic they might have had?

  • problem

    Venn diagrams

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    How will you complete these interactive Venn diagrams?