Comparing and Estimating

  • Seesaw Shenanigans
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    Seesaw Shenanigans

    Age
    3 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    A group of animals has made a seesaw in the woods. How can you make the seesaw balance?

  • Sizing them Up
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    Sizing Them Up

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you put these shapes in order of size? Start with the smallest.

  • Times of Day
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    Times of Day

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    These pictures show some different activities that you may get up to during a day. What order would you do them in?

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    The Animals' Sports Day

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    One day, five small animals in my garden had a sports day. Who do you think won each race?

  • Bottles (1)
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    Bottles

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    For this activity which explores capacity, you will need to collect some bottles and jars.

  • Compare the Cups
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    Compare the Cups

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    You'll need a collection of cups for this activity.

  • Wallpaper
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    Wallpaper

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

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

  • Making Longer, Making Shorter
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    Making Longer, Making Shorter

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Ahmed is making rods using different numbers of cubes. Which rod is twice the length of his first rod?

  • Discuss and Choose
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    Discuss and Choose

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    This activity challenges you to decide on the 'best' number to use in each statement. You may need to do some estimating, some calculating and some research.

  • Order, Order!
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    Order, Order!

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you place these quantities in order from smallest to largest?