Problem Solving

  • Subtraction Surprise
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    Subtraction Surprise

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Try out these calculations. Are you surprised by the results?

  • Consecutive Numbers
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    Consecutive Numbers

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.

  • Got It
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    Got It

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    A game for two people, or play online. Given a target number, say 23, and a range of numbers to choose from, say 1-4, players take it in turns to add to the running total to hit their target.

  • 4 by 4 Mathdokus
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    4 by 4 Mathdokus

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you use the clues to complete these 4 by 4 Mathematical Sudokus?

  • Sealed Solution
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    Sealed Solution

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Ten cards are put into five envelopes so that there are two cards in each envelope. The sum of the numbers inside it is written on each envelope. What numbers could be inside the envelopes?

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    Three Neighbours

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Take three consecutive numbers and add them together. What do you notice?

  • Two and Two
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    Two and Two

    Age
    7 to 16
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    How many solutions can you find to this sum? Each of the different letters stands for a different number.