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Dicey operations
Who said that adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing couldn't be fun?
Estimating and approximating
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Four go
Age
7 to 11
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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?
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Equation attack
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
The equation a^x + b^x = 1 can be solved algebraically in special
cases but in general it can only be solved by numerical methods.
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Almost one
Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
Choose some fractions and add them together. Can you get close to 1?
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A jar of teddies
Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
How many teddies are in the jar? How many teddies could you fit in your classroom?
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Dicey operations in line for two
Dicey Operations for an adult and child. Can you get close to 1000 than your partner?
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Nice or nasty for two
Some Games That May Be Nice or Nasty for an adult and child. Use your knowledge of place value to beat your opponent.
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Four go for two
Four Go game for an adult and child. Will you be the first to have four numbers in a row on the number line?
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The fastest cyclist
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Andy is desperate to reach John o'Groats first. Can you devise a winning race plan?
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Branching processes and extinction
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
An advanced mathematical exploration supporting our series of articles on population dynamics for advanced students.