Being resourceful

  • problem

    Domino patterns

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    What patterns can you make with a set of dominoes?

  • Two Spinners
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    Two spinners

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    What two-digit numbers can you make with these two dice? What can't you make?

  • Bottles (1)
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    Bottles (1)

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    For this activity which explores capacity, you will need to collect some bottles and jars.

  • Bottles (2)
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    Bottles (2)

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    In this activity focusing on capacity, you will need a collection of different jars and bottles.

  • Car Journey
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    Car journey

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    This practical activity involves measuring length/distance.

  • What Could \It Be?
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    What could it be?

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    In this calculation, the box represents a missing digit. What could the digit be? What would the solution be in each case?

  • Unit Differences
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    Unit differences

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    This challenge is about finding the difference between numbers which have the same tens digit.

  • Five Steps to 50
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    Five steps to 50

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Use five steps to count forwards or backwards in 1s or 10s to get to 50. What strategies did you use?

  • Count the Crayons
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    Count the crayons

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    How could you estimate the number of pencils/pens in these pictures?

  • Compare the Cups
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    Compare the cups

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    You'll need a collection of cups for this activity.