Working systematically
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problemFavouriteGot it
A game for two people, or play online. Given a target number, say 23, and a range of numbers to choose from, say 1-4, players take it in turns to add to the running total to hit their target.
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problemFavouriteWhat shape?
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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problemFavouriteMissing multipliers
What is the smallest number of answers you need to reveal in order to work out the missing headers?
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projectTroublesome triangles
Many natural systems appear to be in equilibrium until suddenly a critical point is reached, setting up a mudslide or an avalanche or an earthquake. In this project, students will use a simple simulation game to investigate the properties of such systems.
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problemFavouriteThe Number Jumbler
The Number Jumbler can always work out your chosen symbol. Can you work out how?
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problemNeighbourly addition
I added together some of my neighbours' house numbers. Can you explain the patterns I noticed?
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problemLatin lilies
In this game you are challenged to gain more columns of lily pads than your opponent.
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problemCharitable pennies
Investigate the different ways that fifteen schools could have given money in a charity fundraiser. -
problemFavourite4 by 4 Mathdokus
Can you use the clues to complete these 4 by 4 Mathematical Sudokus?