Exploring and noticing

  • Repeating Patterns
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    Repeating Patterns

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Try continuing these patterns made from triangles. Can you create your own repeating pattern?

  • Shut the box
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    Shut the Box

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    An old game with lots of arithmetic!

  • Sort them out (1)
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    Sort Them Out (1)

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you each work out the number on your card? What do you notice? How could you sort the cards?

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    Pairs of Numbers

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    If you have ten counters numbered 1 to 10, how many can you put into pairs that add to 10? Which ones do you have to leave out? Why?

  • Sticky Data
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    Sticky Data

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    You'll need to work in a group on this problem. Use your sticky notes to show the answer to questions such as 'how many girls are there in your group?'.

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    Domino Patterns

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    What patterns can you make with a set of dominoes?

  • Bottles (1)
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    Bottles (1)

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    For this activity which explores capacity, you will need to collect some bottles and jars.

  • Bottles (2)
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    Bottles (2)

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this activity focusing on capacity, you will need a collection of different jars and bottles.

  • Round the Two Dice
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    Round the Two Dice

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    This activity focuses on rounding to the nearest 10.

  • What Could \It Be?
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    What Could It Be?

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    In this calculation, the box represents a missing digit. What could the digit be? What would the solution be in each case?