Being resourceful

This big box multiplies anything that goes inside it by the same number. If you know the numbers that come out, what multiplication might be going on in the box?

These eleven shapes each stand for a different number. Can you use the number sentences to work out what they are?

Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?

What numbers would you put on this number line as it goes under the sea level?

Can you put the numbers 1-5 in the V shape so that both 'arms' have the same total?

This 100 square jigsaw is written in code. It starts with 1 and ends with 100. Can you build it up?

There are nasty versions of this dice game but we'll start with the nice ones...

In this activity, the computer chooses a times table and shifts it. Can you work out the table and the shift each time?

This group activity will encourage you to share calculation strategies and to think about which strategy might be the most efficient.

What statements can you make about the car that passes the school gates at 11am on Monday? How will you come up with statements and test your ideas?