Working systematically

  • Routes 1 and 5
    problem

    Routes 1 and 5

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star
    Find your way through the grid starting at 2 and following these operations. What number do you end on?
  • Nineteen Hexagons
    problem

    Nineteen Hexagons

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star
    In this maze of hexagons, you start in the centre at 0. The next hexagon must be a multiple of 2 and the next a multiple of 5. What are the possible paths you could take?
  • Late Again
    problem

    Late Again

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star
    Moira is late for school. What is the shortest route she can take from the school gates to the entrance?
  • Name the Children
    problem

    Name the Children

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star
    Can you find out in which order the children are standing in this line?
  • A Bag of Marbles
    problem

    A Bag of Marbles

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star
    Use the information to describe these marbles. What colours must be on marbles that sparkle when rolling but are dark inside?
  • One of Thirty-Six
    problem

    One of Thirty-Six

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star

    Can you find the chosen number from the grid using the clues?

  • The Games' Medals
    problem

    The Games' Medals

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star empty star

    Can you see who the gold medal winner is? What about the silver medal winner and the bronze medal winner?

  • Triangle Edges
    problem

    Triangle Edges

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star

    How many triangles can you make using sticks that are 3cm, 4cm and 5cm long?

  • Here to There 1 2 3
    problem

    Here to There 1 2 3

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star
    Move from the START to the FINISH by moving across or down to the next square. Can you find a route to make these totals?
  • Four-Triangle Arrangements
    problem

    Four-Triangle Arrangements

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    filled star filled star filled star
    How many different shapes can you make by putting four right- angled isosceles triangles together?