Working systematically

  • A Bag of Marbles
    problem

    A Bag of Marbles

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Use the information to describe these marbles. What colours must be on marbles that sparkle when rolling but are dark inside?

  • One of Thirty-Six
    problem

    One of Thirty-Six

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you find the chosen number from the grid using the clues?

  • The Games' Medals
    problem

    The Games' Medals

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you see who the gold medal winner is? What about the silver medal winner and the bronze medal winner?

  • Triangle Edges
    problem

    Triangle Edges

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    How many triangles can you make using sticks that are 3cm, 4cm and 5cm long?

  • Here to There 1 2 3
    problem

    Here to There 1 2 3

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3
    Move from the START to the FINISH by moving across or down to the next square. Can you find a route to make these totals?
  • Four-Triangle Arrangements
    problem

    Four-Triangle Arrangements

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3
    How many different shapes can you make by putting four right- angled isosceles triangles together?
  • Stairs
    problem

    Stairs

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3
    This challenge is to design different step arrangements, which must go along a distance of 6 on the steps and must end up at 6 high.
  • A smiling emoji and a sad emoji.
    problem

    Whose Face?

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    These are the faces of Will, Lil, Bill, Phil and Jill. Use the clues to work out which name goes with each face.

  • Today's date - 01/06/2009
    problem

    Today's Date - 01/06/2009

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3
    What do you notice about the date 03.06.09? Or 08.01.09? This challenge invites you to investigate some interesting dates yourself.
  • HexPentas
    problem

    HexPentas

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    How many different ways can you find of fitting five hexagons together? How will you know you have found all the ways?