Conjecturing and generalising

  • Snake Coils
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    Snake Coils

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This challenge asks you to imagine a snake coiling on itself.
  • Sums and Differences 1
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    Sums and Differences 1

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This challenge focuses on finding the sum and difference of pairs of two-digit numbers.
  • Sums and Differences 2
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    Sums and Differences 2

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Find the sum and difference between a pair of two-digit numbers. Now find the sum and difference between the sum and difference! What happens?
  • Surprising Split
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    Surprising Split

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Does this 'trick' for calculating multiples of 11 always work? Why or why not?

  • Build it \Up more
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    Build It Up More

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This task follows on from Build it Up and takes the ideas into three dimensions!

  • Centred Squares
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    Centred Squares

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This challenge, written for the Young Mathematicians' Award, invites you to explore 'centred squares'.
  • Dice Stairs
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    Dice Stairs

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you make dice stairs using the rules stated? How do you know you have all the possible stairs?
  • Roll over the dice
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    Roll Over the Dice

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Watch this video to see how to roll the dice. Now it's your turn! What do you notice about the dice numbers you have recorded?

  • Counting Counters
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    Counting Counters

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Take a counter and surround it by a ring of other counters that MUST touch two others. How many are needed?
  • Cuisenaire Squares
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    Cuisenaire Squares

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    These squares have been made from Cuisenaire rods. Can you describe the pattern? What would the next square look like?