Being resourceful

  • Curious number
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    Curious Number

    Age
    7 to 11
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    Can you order the digits from 1-3 to make a number which is divisible by 3 so when the last digit is removed it becomes a 2-figure number divisible by 2, and so on?

  • Square subtraction
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    Square Subtraction

    Age
    7 to 11
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    Look at what happens when you take a number, square it and subtract your answer. What kind of number do you get? Can you prove it?

  • Dice in a Corner
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    Dice in a Corner

    Age
    7 to 11
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    How could you arrange at least two dice in a stack so that the total of the visible spots is 18?

  • Ribbon Squares
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    Ribbon Squares

    Age
    7 to 11
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    What is the largest 'ribbon square' you can make? And the smallest? How many different squares can you make altogether?

  • Subtraction Surprise
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    Subtraction Surprise

    Age
    7 to 14
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    Try out these calculations. Are you surprised by the results?

  • Estimating angles
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    Estimating Angles

    Age
    7 to 14
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    How good are you at estimating angles?

  • The Remainders Game
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    The Remainders Game

    Age
    7 to 14
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    Play this game and see if you can figure out the computer's chosen number.

  • Countdown
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    Countdown

    Age
    7 to 14
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    Here is a chance to play a version of the classic Countdown Game.

  • Dicey Operations
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    Dicey Operations

    Age
    7 to 14
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    In these addition and subtraction games, you'll need to think strategically to get closest to the target.