Mathematicians are always looking for efficient methods for solving problems. How efficient can you be?
Can you find a way to identify times tables after they have been shifted up or down?
Invent a scoring system for a 'guess the weight' competition.
Here is a chance to create some attractive images by rotating shapes through multiples of 90 degrees, or 30 degrees, or 72 degrees or...
Think of a number and follow my instructions. Tell me your answer, and I'll tell you what you started with! Can you explain how I know?
Engage in a little mathematical detective work to see if you can spot the fakes.
Create some shapes by combining two or more rectangles. What can you say about the areas and perimeters of the shapes you can make?
Imagine we have four bags containing a large number of 1s, 4s, 7s and 10s. What numbers can we make?
How many ways can you find to put in operation signs (+, −, ×, ÷) to make 100?
The large rectangle is divided into quadrilaterals and triangles. Can you untangle what fractional part is represented by each of the ten numbered shapes?
