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  • 4 Dom
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    4 Dom

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Use these four dominoes to make a square that has the same number of dots on each side.

  • Build it up
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    Build It Up

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you find all the ways to get 15 at the top of this triangle of numbers? Many opportunities to work in different ways.

  • Buying a Balloon
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    Buying a Balloon

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Lolla bought a balloon at the circus. She gave the clown six coins to pay for it. What could Lolla have paid for the balloon?

  • Super Shapes
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    Super Shapes

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    The value of the circle changes in each of the following problems. Can you discover its value in each problem?

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    A Mixed-Up Clock

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    There is a clock-face where the numbers have become all mixed up. Can you find out where all the numbers have got to from these ten statements?

  • 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?

  • Planning a School Trip
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    Planning a School Trip

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    You are organising a school trip and you need to write a letter to parents to let them know about the day. Use the cards to gather all the information you need.

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    Fifteen Cards

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you use the information to find out which cards I have used?

  • A yellow bag containing some threes.
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    Play to 37

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this game the winner is the first to make the total 37. Is this a fair game?