Describing patterns and sequences

  • Transformation Tease
    problem

    Transformation tease

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What are the coordinates of this shape after it has been transformed in the ways described? Compare these with the original coordinates. What do you notice about the numbers?
  • A Shapely Network
    problem

    A shapely network

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Your challenge is to find the longest way through the network following this rule. You can start and finish anywhere, and with any shape, as long as you follow the correct order.
  • The tomato and the bean
    problem

    The tomato and the bean

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    At the beginning of May, Tom put his tomato plant outside. On the same day he sowed a bean in another pot. When will the two be the same height?

  • A Calendar Question
    problem

    A calendar question

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    July 1st 2001 was on a Sunday. July 1st 2002 was on a Monday. When did July 1st fall on a Monday again?
  • Next Number
    problem

    Next number

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Find the next number in this pattern: 3, 7, 19, 55 ...
  • 1 Step 2 Step
    problem

    1 step 2 step

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Liam's house has a staircase with 12 steps. He can go down the steps one at a time or two at time. In how many different ways can Liam go down the 12 steps?
  • Paving Paths
    problem

    Paving paths

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    How many different ways can I lay 10 paving slabs, each 2 foot by 1 foot, to make a path 2 foot wide and 10 foot long from my back door into my garden, without cutting any of the paving slabs?
  • Millennium Man
    problem

    Millennium man

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Liitle Millennium Man was born on Saturday 1st January 2000 and he will retire on the first Saturday 1st January that occurs after his 60th birthday. How old will he be when he retires?
  • Pyramid numbers
    problem

    Pyramid numbers

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What are the next three numbers in this sequence? Can you explain why are they called pyramid numbers?
  • Days and Dates
    problem

    Days and dates

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Investigate how you can work out what day of the week your birthday will be on next year, and the year after...