Being curious

  • The add and take-away path
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    The Add and Take-Away Path

    Age
    5 to 7
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    1 out of 3

    Two children made up a game as they walked along the garden paths. Can you find out their scores? Can you find some paths of your own?

  • What was in the Box?
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    What Was in the Box?

    Age
    5 to 7
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    1 out of 3

    This box does something to the numbers that go into it. If you know the numbers that come out, what might be going on inside the box?

  • What's happening?
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    What's Happening?

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    5 to 7
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    1 out of 3

    Shapes are added to other shapes. Can you see what is happening? What is the rule?

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    Domino Patterns

    Age
    5 to 7
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    1 out of 3

    What patterns can you make with a set of dominoes?

  • Two dice, each showing five.
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    Doubling Fives

    Age
    5 to 7
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    1 out of 3

    This activity focuses on doubling multiples of five.

  • Triangle or No Triangle?
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    Triangle or No Triangle?

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    5 to 7
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    1 out of 3

    Here is a selection of different shapes. Can you work out which ones are triangles, and why?

  • Tables Teaser
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    Tables Teaser

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    How will you work out which numbers have been used to create this multiplication square?

  • Subtraction Slip
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    Subtraction Slip

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you spot the mistake in this video? How would you work out the answer to this calculation?

  • Equivalent Pairs
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    Equivalent Pairs

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you match pairs of cards which show the same amount?

  • Colouring Triangles
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    Colouring Triangles

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Explore ways of colouring this set of triangles. Can you make symmetrical patterns?