Being resourceful

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    Factor-Multiple Chains

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you see how these factor-multiple chains work? Find the chain which contains the smallest possible numbers. How about the largest possible numbers?

  • Four Go
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    Four Go

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    This challenge is a game for two players. Choose two of the numbers to multiply or divide, then mark your answer on the number line. Can you get four in a row?

  • Next size up
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    Next Size Up

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    The challenge for you is to make a string of six (or more!) graded cubes.

  • Light the Lights Again
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    Light the Lights Again

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Each light in this interactivity turns on according to a rule. What happens when you enter different numbers? Can you work out the rule for each light?

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    This Pied Piper of Hamelin

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Investigate the different numbers of people and rats there could have been if you know how many legs there are altogether!

  • Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Have a look at the results for some events at past Olympic Games. Can you use these to predict the results at the next Olympics?

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    How Much Did It Cost?

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Use your logical thinking skills to deduce how much Dan's crisps and ice cream cost altogether.

  • Through the Window
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    Through the Window

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    My local DIY shop calculates the price of its windows according to the area of glass and the length of frame used. Can you work out how they arrived at these prices?

  • A4 Fraction Addition
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    A4 Fraction Addition

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Try adding fractions using A4 paper.

  • Extending Fraction Bars
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    Extending Fraction Bars

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you compare these bars with each other and express their lengths as fractions of the black bar?