Working systematically

  • What shape?
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    What Shape?

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    This task develops spatial reasoning skills. By framing and asking questions a member of the team has to find out what mathematical object they have chosen.

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    Missing Multipliers

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    What is the smallest number of answers you need to reveal in order to work out the missing headers?

  • Approaching Midnight Jump Straight In
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    Approaching Midnight

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Here's a strategy game with lots to explore. Can you find out enough to guarantee a win, no matter what the settings?

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    The Number Jumbler

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    The Number Jumbler can always work out your chosen symbol. Can you work out how?

  • 4 by 4 Mathdokus
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    4 by 4 Mathdokus

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you use the clues to complete these 4 by 4 Mathematical Sudokus?

  • Chocolate
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    Chocolate

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    There are three tables in a room with blocks of chocolate on each. Where would be the best place for each child in the class to sit if they came in one at a time?

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    Factor Lines

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

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

  • Sealed Solution
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    Sealed Solution

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    The sum of the numbers inside an envelope is written on the outside. What could the numbers be?

  • Eight hidden squares
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    Eight Hidden Squares

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    On the graph there are 28 marked points. These points all mark the vertices (corners) of eight hidden squares. Can you find the eight hidden squares?

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    Doughnut Percents

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you make doughnuts by matching these fractions, decimals and percentages?