Comparing and interpreting data

problem

It's a Scrabble

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Letters have different values in Scrabble - how are they decided upon? And would the values be the same for other languages?
problem

Data Duos

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Can you match the Venn diagram with the Carroll diagram that shows the same information?
problem

Healthy Snack Shop

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

1 out of 3

What information do you need to know to set up a healthy snack shop for your class?
problem

Calendar Capers

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Choose any three by three square of dates on a calendar page...
problem

Winning Team

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Nine cross country runners compete in a team competition in which there are three matches. If you were a judge how would you decide who would win?
problem

Inspector Morse

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

You may like to read the article on Morse code before attempting this question. Morse's letter analysis was done over 150 years ago, so might there be a better allocation of symbols today?
problem

Retiring to Paradise

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

When Charlie retires, he's looking forward to the quiet life, whereas Alison wants a busy and exciting retirement. Can you advise them on where they should go?
problem

Not Necessarily in That Order

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

2 out of 3

Baker, Cooper, Jones and Smith are four people whose occupations are teacher, welder, mechanic and programmer, but not necessarily in that order. What is each person’s occupation?
problem

Journey to School

Age

11 to 16

Challenge level

1 out of 3

How risky is your journey to school?
problem

Charting Success

Age

11 to 16

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Can you make sense of the charts and diagrams that are created and used by sports competitors, trainers and statisticians?