Being resourceful

  • 2, 4, 6, 8
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    2, 4, 6, 8

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Using the cards 2, 4, 6, 8, +, - and =, what number statements can you make?

  • Happy Halving
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    Happy Halving

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Can you split each of the shapes below in half so that the two parts are exactly the same?

  • The tomato and the bean
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    The Tomato and the Bean

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Tom had a tomato plant and he sowed a bean seed. When will the two plants be the same height?

  • Complete the Square
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    Complete the Square

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Complete the squares - but be warned some are trickier than they look!

  • Stop the Clock
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    Stop the Clock

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    This is a game for two players. Can you find out how to be the first to get to 12 o'clock?

  • Circles, Circles
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    Circles, Circles

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Here are some arrangements of circles. How many circles would I need to make the next size up for each? Can you create your own arrangement and investigate the number of circles it needs?

  • Always, Sometimes or Never?
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    Always, Sometimes or Never?

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Are these statements relating to odd and even numbers always, sometimes or never true?

  • swimming pool
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    Swimming Pool

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this swimming pool, the steps go below the water. How could you number the steps below the water?

  • Strike it out
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    Strike It Out

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    This game involves addition and subtraction skills combined with some strategic thinking.

  • Ip Dip
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    Ip Dip

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    "Ip dip sky blue! Who's 'it'? It's you!" Where would you position yourself to be chosen?