Addition and subtraction

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    One Wasn't Square

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Mrs Morgan, the class's teacher, pinned numbers onto the backs of three children. Use the information to find out what the three numbers were.

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    Reach 100

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Choose four different digits from 1-9 and put one in each box so that the resulting four two-digit numbers add to a total of 100.

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    Two Primes Make One Square

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you make square numbers by adding two prime numbers together?

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    Finding Fifteen

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Tim had nine cards each with a different number from 1 to 9 on it. How could he have put them into three piles so that the total in each pile was 15?

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    The Twelve Pointed Star Game

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Have a go at this game which involves throwing two dice and adding their totals. Where should you place your counters to be more likely to win?

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    Oh! Harry!

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    A group of children are using measuring cylinders but they lose the labels. Can you help relabel them?

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    This Pied Piper of Hamelin

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Investigate the different numbers of people and rats there could have been if you know how many legs there are altogether!

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    How Much Did It Cost?

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Use your logical thinking skills to deduce how much Dan's crisps and ice cream cost altogether.

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    Six Ten Total

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    This challenge combines addition, multiplication, perseverance and even proof.

  • Six Numbered Cubes
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    Six Numbered Cubes

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    This task combines spatial awareness with addition and multiplication.