Being resourceful

  • Multiply Multiples 2
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    Multiply multiples 2

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you work out some different ways to balance this equation?

  • Multiply Multiples 1
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    Multiply multiples 1

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you complete this calculation by filling in the missing numbers? In how many different ways can you do it?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • Shape Draw
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    Shape draw

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Use the information on these cards to draw the shape that is being described.

  • Through the Window
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    Through the window

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    My local DIY shop calculates the price of its windows according to the area of glass and the length of frame used. Can you work out how they arrived at these prices?

  • problem

    Play to 37

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In this game for two players, the idea is to take it in turns to choose 1, 3, 5 or 7. The winner is the first to make the total 37.

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    How much did it cost?

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