Explaining, convincing and proving

  • Walking round a triangle
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    Walking Round a Triangle

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    5 to 7
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    This ladybird is taking a walk round a triangle. Can you see how much she has turned when she gets back to where she started?

  • Two dice, each showing five.
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    Doubling Fives

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    5 to 7
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    This activity focuses on doubling multiples of five.

  • Count the Crayons
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    Count the Crayons

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    5 to 7
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    How could you estimate the number of pencils/pens in these pictures?

  • Compare the Cups
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    Compare the Cups

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    5 to 7
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    You'll need a collection of cups for this activity.

  • Triangle or No Triangle?
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    Triangle or No Triangle?

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    5 to 7
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    Here is a selection of different shapes. Can you work out which ones are triangles, and why?

  • Fruity Pairs
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    Fruity Pairs

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    5 to 7
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    Which two items of fruit could Kate and Sam choose? Can you order the prices from lowest to highest?

  • Equivalent Pairs
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    Equivalent Pairs

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    Can you match pairs of cards which show the same amount?

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    Noah

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    5 to 7
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    Noah saw 12 legs walk by into the Ark. How many creatures did he see?

  • Colouring Triangles
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    Colouring Triangles

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    5 to 7
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    Explore ways of colouring this set of triangles. Can you make symmetrical patterns?