Addition and subtraction

  • 2, 4, 6, 8
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    2, 4, 6, 8

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Using the cards 2, 4, 6, 8, +, - and =, what number statements can you make?

  • The tomato and the bean
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    The Tomato and the Bean

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    At the beginning of May, Tom put his tomato plant outside. On the same day he sowed a bean in another pot. When will the two be the same height?

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    The Brown Family

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    Use the information about Sally and her brother to find out how many children there are in the Brown family.

  • Always, Sometimes or Never?
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    Always, Sometimes or Never?

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Are these statements relating to odd and even numbers always true, sometimes true or never true?

  • I'm Eight
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    I'm Eight

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Find a great variety of ways of asking questions which make 8.

  • Totality
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    Totality

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    This is an adding game for two players. Can you be the first to reach the target?

  • Number Differences
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    Number Differences

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Place the numbers from 1 to 9 in the squares below so that the difference between joined squares is odd. How many different ways can you do this?

  • Strike it out
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    Strike It Out

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Use your addition and subtraction skills, combined with some strategic thinking, to beat your partner at this game.

  • Dotty Six
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    Dotty Six

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Dotty Six is a simple dice game that you can adapt in many ways.

  • Dicey Addition
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    Dicey Addition

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In these addition games, you'll need to think strategically to get closest to the target.