Just because a situation is familiar doesn't mean it has to be dull! These problems invite you to look again at ideas you may think you know inside-out, and see what new discoveries you can make.

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Writing digits
Lee was writing all the counting numbers from 1 to 20. She stopped for a rest after writing seventeen digits. What was the last number she wrote?

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Eightness of eight
What do you see as you watch this video? Can you create a similar video for the number 12?

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Wallpaper
These pieces of wallpaper need to be ordered from smallest to largest. Can you find a way to do it?


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Swimming pool tiles
This activity creates an opportunity to explore all kinds of number-related patterns.

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Birthday cake candles
This challenge involves calculating the number of candles needed on birthday cakes. It is an opportunity to explore numbers and discover new things.
