Being curious

  • More Numbers in the Ring
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    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?

  • Magnifying glass
    problem

    Number detective

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Follow the clues to find the mystery number.

  • Street Sequences
    problem

    Street sequences

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Investigate what happens when you add house numbers along a street in different ways.

  • swimming pool
    problem

    Swimming pool

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In this problem, we're investigating the number of steps we would climb up or down to get out of or into the swimming pool. How could you number the steps below the water?

  • problem

    Venn diagrams

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

  • Holes
    problem

    Holes

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    I've made some cubes and some cubes with holes in. This challenge invites you to explore the difference in the number of small cubes I've used. Can you see any patterns?

  • Strike it out
    problem

    Strike it out

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Use your addition and subtraction skills, combined with some strategic thinking, to beat your partner at this game.

  • Sorting Logic Blocks
    problem

    Sorting logic blocks

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This activity focuses on similarities and differences between shapes.

  • Sitting round the party tables
    problem

    Sitting round the party tables

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Sweets are given out to party-goers in a particular way. Investigate the total number of sweets received by people sitting in different positions.

  • Shaping It
    problem

    Shaping it

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    These pictures were made by starting with a square, finding the half-way point on each side and joining those points up. You could investigate your own starting shape.