Estimating and approximating

  • Can you do \it too?
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    Can You Do It Too?

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you estimate how far you can throw something?

  • Count the Crayons
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    Count the Crayons

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    How could you estimate the number of pencils/pens in these pictures?

  • Two red apples.
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    Fruity Pairs

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Which two items of fruit could Kate and Sam choose? What would it cost?

  • Little Man
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    Little Man

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    The Man is much smaller than us. Can you use the picture of him next to a mug to estimate his height and how much tea he drinks?

  • Discuss and Choose
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    Discuss and Choose

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    This activity challenges you to decide on the 'best' number to use in each statement. You may need to do some estimating, some calculating and some research.

  • Buying a Balloon
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    Buying a Balloon

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Lola bought a balloon at the circus using six coins. What could Lola have paid for the balloon?

  • Theatre masks showing 'comedy' and 'tragedy'.
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    Nice or Nasty

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Will you play the nice or the nasty version of this dice game?

  • Four Go
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    Four Go

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    This challenge is a game for two players. Choose two of the numbers to multiply or divide, then mark your answer on the number line. Can you get four in a row?

  • Countdown
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    Countdown

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Here is a chance to play a version of the classic Countdown Game.

  • Dicey Operations
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    Dicey Operations

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In these addition and subtraction games, you'll need to think strategically to get closest to the target.