Being resilient

  • 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?

  • A chopped carrot beside a whole carrot. The carrot top sits away from the chopped carrot.
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    Remainders

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    I'm thinking of a number. My number is both a multiple of 5 and a multiple of 6. What could my number be?

  • Eight hidden squares
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    Eight Hidden Squares

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    On the graph there are 28 marked points. These points all mark the vertices (corners) of eight hidden squares. Can you find the eight hidden squares?

  • Ten Hidden Squares
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    Ten Hidden Squares

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    These points all mark the vertices (corners) of ten hidden squares. Can you find the 10 hidden squares?

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    Inky Cube

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
    3 out of 3

    This cube has ink on each face which leaves marks on paper as it is rolled. Can you work out what is on each face and the route it has taken?

  • Factors and Multiples Game
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    Factors and Multiples Game

    Age
    7 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    A game in which players take it in turns to choose a number. Can you block your opponent?

  • A cardboard carton of cherries.
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    Fruity Totals

    Age
    7 to 16
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this interactivity each fruit has a hidden value. Can you deduce what each one is worth?

  • 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.

  • Almost One
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    Almost One

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Choose some fractions and add them together. Can you get close to 1?

  • Climbing Complexity
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    Climbing Complexity

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In the 2020 Olympic Games, sport climbing was introduced for the first time, and something very interesting happened with the scoring system. Can you find out what was interesting about it?