Being curious

  • Sea Level
    problem

    Sea level

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What numbers would you put on this number line as it goes under the sea level?

  • Tug Harder!
    problem

    Tug harder!

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In this game, you can add, subtract, multiply or divide the numbers on the dice. Which will you do so that you get to the end of the number line first?

  • Cola can
    problem

    Cola can

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    An aluminium can contains 330 ml of cola. If the can's diameter is 6 cm what is the can's height?

  • First Connect Three
    problem

    First connect three

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?

  • 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?

  • Overlapping Again
    problem

    Overlapping again

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What shape is the overlap when you slide one of these shapes half way across another? Can you picture it in your head? Use the interactivity to check your visualisation.

  • Overlaps
    problem

    Overlaps

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What does the overlap of these two shapes look like? Try picturing it in your head and then use some cut-out shapes to test your prediction.

  • Twisting and Turning
    problem

    Twisting and turning

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Take a look at the video and try to find a sequence of moves that will untangle the ropes.

  • A Chance to Win?
    problem

    A chance to win?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Imagine you were given the chance to win some money... and imagine you had nothing to lose...

  • 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.