Working systematically

  • Torn Shapes
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    Torn Shapes

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    These rectangles have been torn. How many squares did each one have inside it before it was ripped?

  • Coordinate Challenge
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    Coordinate Challenge

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    Use the clues about the symmetrical properties of these letters to place them on the grid.

  • What's in the Box?
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    What's in the Box?

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    7 to 11
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    This big box multiplies anything that goes inside it by the same number. If you know the numbers that come out, what multiplication might be going on in the box?

  • Shape Times Shape
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    Shape Times Shape

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    7 to 11
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    These eleven shapes each stand for a different number. Can you use the number sentences to work out what they are?

  • A wooden noughts and crosses game, with three crosses in a diagonal row.
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    First Connect Three

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    7 to 11
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    Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?

  • Magic Vs
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    Magic Vs

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    7 to 11
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    Can you put the numbers 1-5 in the V shape so that both 'arms' have the same total?

  • Bryony's Triangle
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    Bryony's Triangle

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    7 to 11
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    Watch the video to see how to fold a square of paper to create a flower. What fraction of the piece of paper is the small triangle?

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    Fifteen Cards

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    7 to 11
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    Can you use the information to find out which cards I have used?

  • Domino sets
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    Domino Sets

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    7 to 11
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    How do you know if your set of dominoes is complete?

  • A yellow bag containing some threes.
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    Play to 37

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    7 to 11
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    In this game the winner is the first to make the total 37. Is this a fair game?