Exploring and noticing
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problemInvestigate how this pattern of squares continues. You could measure lengths, areas and angles. -
problemIt's all about 64
Write the numbers up to 64 in an interesting way so that the shape they make at the end is interesting, different, more exciting ... than just a square. -
problemCalendar patterns
In this section from a calendar, put a square box around the 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th. Add all the pairs of numbers. What do you notice about the answers? -
problemFavouriteWhich scripts?
There are six numbers written in five different scripts. Can you sort out which is which?
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problemFavouriteHighest and lowest
Put operations signs between the numbers 3 4 5 6 to make the highest possible number and lowest possible number.
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problemFavouriteZios and Zepts
On the planet Vuv there are two sorts of creatures. The Zios have 3 legs and the Zepts have 7 legs. The great planetary explorer Nico counted 52 legs. How many Zios and how many Zepts were there?
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problemFavouriteAbundant numbers
48 is called an abundant number because it is less than the sum of its factors (without itself). Can you find some more abundant numbers?
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problemFavouriteThe moons of Vuvv
The planet of Vuvv has seven moons. Can you work out how long it is between each super-eclipse?
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problemFavouritePlenty of pens
Amy's mum gave her £2.50 to spend. She bought four times as many pens as pencils and was given 40p change. How many of each did she buy?
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problemFavouriteMultiplication squares
Can you work out the arrangement of the digits in the square so that the given products are correct? The numbers 1 - 9 may be used once and once only.