Comparing and ordering numbers
problem
Euromaths
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
How many ways can you write the word EUROMATHS by starting at the
top left hand corner and taking the next letter by stepping one
step down or one step to the right in a 5x5 array?
problem
Sort them out (2)
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Can you each work out the number on your card? What do you notice?
How could you sort the cards?
problem
Rod fractions
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
Pick two rods of different colours. Given an unlimited supply of rods of each of the two colours, how can we work out what fraction the shorter rod is of the longer one?
problem
Sorting the numbers
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Complete these two jigsaws then put one on top of the other. What
happens when you add the 'touching' numbers? What happens when you
change the position of the jigsaws?
problem
Making pathways
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Can you find different ways of creating paths using these paving slabs?
interactivity
Interactive balance
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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Being resourceful - primary number
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Number problems at primary level that require careful consideration.
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Being curious - primary number
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Number problems for inquiring primary learners.
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More lower primary number sense and place value activities
More activities which will help you get a better of sense of numbers and understand what we mean by place value.