Working systematically

  • Cryptarithms
    problem

    Cryptarithms

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you crack these cryptarithms?

  • Overlaps
    problem

    Overlaps

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you find ways to put numbers in the overlaps so the rings have equal totals?

  • Triangles in a Square
    problem

    Triangles in a square

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    What are the possible areas of triangles drawn in a square?

  • 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.

  • School fair necklaces
    problem

    School fair necklaces

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    How many possible symmetrical necklaces can you find? How do you know you've found them all?

  • Number Daisy
    problem

    Number daisy

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you find six numbers to go in the Daisy from which you can make all the numbers from 1 to a number bigger than 25?