Being resourceful

  • Cut Nets
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    Cut nets

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    7 to 11
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    Each of the nets of nine solid shapes has been cut into two pieces. Can you see which pieces go together?

  • Andy's Marbles
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    Andy's marbles

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    7 to 11
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    Andy had a big bag of marbles but unfortunately the bottom of it split and all the marbles spilled out. Use the information to find out how many there were in the bag originally.

  • Two Clocks
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    Two clocks

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    7 to 11
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    These clocks have only one hand, but can you work out what time they are showing from the information?

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    Factor-multiple chains

    Age
    7 to 11
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    Can you see how these factor-multiple chains work? Find the chain which contains the smallest possible numbers. How about the largest possible numbers?

  • Four Go
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    Four go

    Age
    7 to 11
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    This challenge is a game for two players. Choose two of the numbers to multiply or divide, then mark your answer on the number line. Can you get four in a row?

  • Next size up
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    Next size up

    Age
    7 to 11
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    The challenge for you is to make a string of six (or more!) graded cubes.

  • Light the Lights Again
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    Light the lights again

    Age
    7 to 11
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    Each light in this interactivity turns on according to a rule. What happens when you enter different numbers? Can you work out the rule for each light?

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    This Pied Piper of Hamelin

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    7 to 11
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    Investigate the different numbers of people and rats there could have been if you know how many legs there are altogether!

  • Now and Then
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    Now and then

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    7 to 11
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    Have a look at the results for some events at past Olympic Games. Can you use these to predict the results at the next Olympics?

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    How much did it cost?

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    7 to 11
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    Use your logical thinking skills to deduce how much Dan's crisps and ice cream cost altogether.