Being resourceful

  • Equivalent Pairs
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    Equivalent pairs

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Can you match pairs of cards which show the same amount?

  • Seesaw Shenanigans
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    Seesaw shenanigans

    Age
    3 to 7
    Challenge level
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    A group of animals has made a seesaw in the woods. How can you make the seesaw balance?

  • Subtraction Slip
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    Subtraction slip

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

  • Compare the Calculations
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    Compare the calculations

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you put these four calculations into order of difficulty? How did you decide?

  • Picture Your Method
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    Picture your method

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you match these calculation methods to their visual representations?

  • Countdown fractions
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    Countdown fractions

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    Here is a chance to play a fractions version of the classic Countdown Game.

  • Less is More
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    Less is more

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Use your knowledge of place value to try to win this game. How will you maximise your score?

  • Different Deductions
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    Different deductions

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    There are lots of different methods to find out what the shapes are worth - how many can you find?

  • Birthday Sharing
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    Birthday sharing

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    It's Sahila's birthday and she is having a party. How could you answer these questions using a picture, with things, with numbers or symbols?