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problemCrossing the Town Square
This tricky challenge asks you to find ways of going across rectangles, going through exactly ten squares.
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problemDice in a Corner
How could you arrange at least two dice in a stack so that the total of the visible spots is 18?
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problemCover the Tray
These practical challenges are all about making a 'tray' and covering it with paper.
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problemThe Dice Train
This dice train has been made using specific rules. How many different trains can you make?
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gameTwinkle Twinkle
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.
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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.
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problemTroublesome 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.