Being resourceful

  • Music to my Ears
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    Music to My Ears

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you predict when you'll be clapping and when you'll be clicking if you start this rhythm? How about when a friend begins a new rhythm at the same time?

  • Twice as Big?
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    Twice as Big?

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Investigate how the four L-shapes fit together to make an enlarged L-shape. You could explore this idea with other shapes too.

  • Multiplication Square Jigsaw
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    Multiplication Square Jigsaw

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you complete this jigsaw of the multiplication square?

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

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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?

  • Sea Level
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    Sea Level

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    What numbers would you put on this number line as it goes under the sea level?

  • Magic Vs
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    Magic Vs

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

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

  • Coded hundred square
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    Coded Hundred Square

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    This 100 square jigsaw is written in code. It starts with 1 and ends with 100. Can you build it up?

  • Nice or Nasty
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    Nice or Nasty

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    There are nasty versions of this dice game but we'll start with the nice ones...