Working systematically

  • Polydron
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    Polydron

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This activity investigates how you might make squares and pentominoes from Polydron.

  • Calendar Sorting
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    Calendar Sorting

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    The pages of my calendar have got mixed up. Can you sort them out?

  • How long does it take?
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    How Long Does It Take?

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    How long does it take to brush your teeth? Can you find the matching length of time?

  • Sums and Differences 1
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    Sums and Differences 1

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This challenge focuses on finding the sum and difference of pairs of two-digit numbers.
  • Sums and Differences 2
    problem

    Sums and Differences 2

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Find the sum and difference between a pair of two-digit numbers. Now find the sum and difference between the sum and difference! What happens?
  • First Connect Three for Two
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    First Connect Three for Two

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    First Connect Three game for an adult and child. Use the dice numbers and either addition or subtraction to get three numbers in a straight line.

  • Folded Number Line
    problem

    Folded Number Line

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    When I fold a 0-20 number line, I end up with 'stacks' of numbers on top of each other. These challenges involve varying the length of the number line and investigating the 'stack totals'.

  • Sticky Dice
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    Sticky Dice

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Throughout these challenges, the touching faces of any adjacent dice must have the same number. Can you find a way of making the total on the top come to each number from 11 to 18 inclusive?

  • Rearranged Rectangle
    problem

    Rearranged Rectangle

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    How many different rectangles can you make using this set of rods?

  • Five More Coins
    problem

    Five More Coins

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Could Ben have any amount of money between 5p and £2 in his pocket if he has five coins?