Being curious

  • Exploded Squares
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    Exploded Squares

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    5 to 7
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    Can you create symmetrical designs by cutting a square into strips?

  • The add and take-away path
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    The Add and Take-Away Path

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    Two children made up a game as they walked along the garden paths. Can you find out their scores? Can you find some paths of your own?

  • What was in the Box?
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    What Was in the Box?

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    5 to 7
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    This box does something to the numbers that go into it. If you know the numbers that come out, what might be going on inside the box?

  • All Change
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    All Change

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    5 to 7
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    There are three versions of this challenge. The idea is to change the colour of all the spots on the grid. Can you do it in fewer throws of the dice?

  • What's happening?
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    What's Happening?

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    Shapes are added to other shapes. Can you see what is happening? What is the rule?

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    Domino Patterns

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    5 to 7
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    What patterns can you make with a set of dominoes?

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    Doubling Fives

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    5 to 7
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    This activity focuses on doubling multiples of five.

  • Triangle or No Triangle?
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    Triangle or No Triangle?

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    5 to 7
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    Here is a selection of different shapes. Can you work out which ones are triangles, and why?

  • Tables Teaser
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    Tables Teaser

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    5 to 7
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    How will you work out which numbers have been used to create this multiplication square?

  • Subtraction Slip
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    Subtraction Slip

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    5 to 7
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    Can you spot the mistake in this video? How would you work out the answer to this calculation?