Prime numbers

  • Em'power'ed
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    Em'power'ed

    Age
    16 to 18
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    Find the smallest numbers a, b, and c such that: a^2 = 2b^3 = 3c^5 What can you say about other solutions to this problem?
  • Fac-Finding
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    Fac-Finding

    Age
    14 to 16
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    Lyndon chose this as one of his favourite problems. It is accessible but needs some careful analysis of what is included and what is not. A systematic approach is really helpful.
  • One to Eight
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    One to Eight

    Age
    11 to 14
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    Complete the following expressions so that each one gives a four digit number as the product of two two digit numbers and uses the digits 1 to 8 once and only once.
  • Dicey Array
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    Dicey Array

    Age
    5 to 11
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    Watch the video of this game being played. Can you work out the rules? Which dice totals are good to get, and why?

  • Four playing cards on top of each other. Each card shows a different ace.
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    Statement Snap

    Age
    7 to 11
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    You'll need to know your number properties to win a game of Statement Snap...

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    Round and Round the Circle

    Age
    7 to 11
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    What happens if you join every second point on this circle? How about every third point? Try with different steps and see if you can predict what will happen.

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    Two Primes Make One Square

    Age
    7 to 11
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    Can you make square numbers by adding two prime numbers together?

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    Factor Lines

    Age
    7 to 14
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    Arrange the four number cards on the grid, according to the rules, to make a diagonal, vertical or horizontal line.

  • Factors and Multiples Game
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    Factors and Multiples Game

    Age
    7 to 16
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    A game in which players take it in turns to choose a number. Can you block your opponent?

  • Xavi's T-shirt
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    Xavi's T-Shirt

    Age
    7 to 16
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    How much can you read into a T-shirt?