Exploring and noticing

There are 412 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Exploring and noticing
Division Rules
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Division rules

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7 to 11
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This challenge encourages you to explore dividing a three-digit number by a single-digit number.
What Could \It Be?
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What could it be?

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5 to 7
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In this calculation, the box represents a missing digit. What could the digit be? What would the solution be in each case?
Multiply Multiples 3
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Multiply multiples 3

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7 to 11
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Have a go at balancing this equation. Can you find different ways of doing it?
Round the Dice Decimals 1
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Round the dice decimals 1

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7 to 11
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Use two dice to generate two numbers with one decimal place. What happens when you round these numbers to the nearest whole number?

Round the Three Dice
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Round the three dice

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7 to 11
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What happens when you round these three-digit numbers to the nearest 100?

Round the Dice Decimals 2
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Round the dice decimals 2

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7 to 11
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What happens when you round these numbers to the nearest whole number?

Round the Four Dice
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Round the four dice

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7 to 11
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This activity involves rounding four-digit numbers to the nearest thousand.
Multiply Multiples 2
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Multiply multiples 2

Age
7 to 11
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Can you work out some different ways to balance this equation?
Multiply Multiples 1
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Multiply multiples 1

Age
7 to 11
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Can you complete this calculation by filling in the missing numbers? In how many different ways can you do it?
Bottles (2)
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Bottles (2)

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5 to 7
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In this activity focusing on capacity, you will need a collection of different jars and bottles.