Conjecturing and generalising

Here we offer some suggestions about how you could take the Approaching Midnight game further.

Want some suggestions about where to go next with the game?

If you'd like to explore the game freely, without any nudges from us, choose this version.

Like a bit of help getting into the game? Then have a look at this.

Throw the dice and decide whether to double or halve the number. Will you be the first to reach the target?

How well can you estimate 10 seconds? Investigate with our timing tool.

This activity focuses on doubling multiples of five.

Use five steps to count forwards or backwards in 1s or 10s to get to 50. What strategies did you use?

This challenge encourages you to explore dividing a three-digit number by a single-digit number.