Comparing and ordering numbers

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More Dicey operations

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

In these multiplication and division games, you'll need to think strategically to get closest to the target.
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Interactive balance

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

In this simulation of a balance, you can drag numbers and parts of number sentences on to the trays. Have a play!
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True or false?

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Without doing lots of calculations, can you decide which of these number sentences are true? How do you know?
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Sweetie box

Age

5 to 11

Challenge level

Max and Bryony both have a box of sweets. What do you know about the number of sweets they each have?
problem
Less is more

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Use your knowledge of place value to try to win this game. How will you maximise your score?
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Truth or lie

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Take a look at the video of this trick. Can you perform it yourself? Why is this maths and not magic?
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Unexpected ordering

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

Watch the video of Fran re-ordering these number cards. What do you notice? Try it for yourself. What happens?
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Matching numbers for two

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

Matching Numbers game for an adult and child. Can you remember where the cards are so you can choose two which match?
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Dicey operations in line for two

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Dicey Operations for an adult and child. Can you get close to 1000 than your partner?
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Nice or nasty for two

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

Some Games That May Be Nice or Nasty for an adult and child. Use your knowledge of place value to beat your opponent.