Being resourceful

  • 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

    At the beginning of May, Tom put his tomato plant outside. On the same day he sowed a bean in another pot. When will the two be the same height?

  • The Tall Tower
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    The Tall Tower

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    As you come down the ladders of the Tall Tower you collect useful spells. Which way should you go to collect the most spells?

  • 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 true, sometimes true or never true?

  • swimming pool
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    Swimming Pool

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this problem, we're investigating the number of steps we would climb up or down to get out of or into the swimming pool. 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

    Use your addition and subtraction skills, combined with some strategic thinking, to beat your partner at this game.

  • 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 so that you are 'it' if there are two players? Three players ...?