Working systematically

  • The Dice Train
    problem
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    The dice train

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This dice train has been made using specific rules. How many different trains can you make?

  • Ribbon Squares
    problem
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    Ribbon squares

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    What is the largest 'ribbon square' you can make? And the smallest? How many different squares can you make altogether?

  • Twinkle Twinkle
    game

    Twinkle twinkle

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    A game for 2 people. Take turns placing a counter on the star. You win when you have completed a line of 3 in your colour.
  • The Remainders Game
    game
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    The remainders game

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Play this game and see if you can figure out the computer's chosen number.

  • Consecutive Numbers
    problem
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    Consecutive numbers

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.