Being resourceful

  • Weights
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    Weights

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Different combinations of the weights available allow you to make different totals. Which totals can you make?

  • All in a jumble
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    All in a Jumble

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    My measurements have got all jumbled up! Swap them around and see if you can find a combination where every measurement is valid.

  • Thousands and Millions
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    Thousands and Millions

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Here's a chance to work with large numbers...

  • Opposite vertices
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    Opposite Vertices

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Can you recreate squares and rhombuses if you are only given a side or a diagonal?

  • Seven Squares
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    Seven Squares

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Watch these videos to see how Phoebe, Alice and Luke chose to draw 7 squares. How would they draw 100?

  • A blue patchwork quilt draped over a white sofa.
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    Alison's Quilt

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Nine squares are fitted together to form a rectangle. Can you find its dimensions?

  • Temperature
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    Temperature

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Is there a temperature at which Celsius and Fahrenheit readings are the same?

  • Changing areas, changing volumes
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    Changing Areas, Changing Volumes

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    How can you change the surface area of a cuboid but keep its volume the same? How can you change the volume but keep the surface area the same?

  • Who's the best?
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    Who's the Best?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Which countries have the most naturally athletic populations?

  • Always a multiple?
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    Always a Multiple?

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
    2 out of 3

    Think of a two digit number, reverse the digits, and add the numbers together. Something special happens...