Comparing and ordering numbers

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    Birthday Cakes

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    5 to 7
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    Jack's mum bought some candles to use on his birthday cakes and when his sister was born, she used them on her cakes too. Can you use the information to find out when Kate was born?

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    Caterpillars

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    5 to 7
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    These caterpillars have 16 parts. What different shapes do they make if each part lies in the small squares of a 4 by 4 square?

  • Light the Lights
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    Light the Lights

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    5 to 7
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    Investigate which numbers make these lights come on. What is the smallest number you can find that lights up all the lights?

  • The Tall Tower
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    The Tall Tower

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    5 to 7
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    As you come down the ladders of the Tall Tower you collect useful spells. Which way should you go to collect the most spells?

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    Venn Diagrams

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    5 to 11
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    How will you complete these interactive Venn diagrams?

  • Dotty Six
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    Dotty Six

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    5 to 11
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    Dotty Six is a simple dice game that you can adapt in many ways.

  • Largest Even
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    Largest Even

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    5 to 11
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    How would you create the largest possible two-digit even number from the digit I've given you and one of your choice?

  • Carroll Diagrams
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    Carroll Diagrams

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    5 to 11
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    Use the interactivities to fill in these Carroll diagrams. How do you know where to place the numbers?

  • That number square
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    That Number Square

    Age
    5 to 11
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    Exploring the structure of a number square: how quickly can you put the number tiles in the right place on the grid?

  • Interactive Balance
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    Interactive Balance

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    5 to 11
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    In this simulation of a balance, you can drag numbers and parts of number sentences on to the trays. Have a play!