Exploring and noticing

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    Abundant Numbers

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    48 is called an abundant number because it is less than the sum of its factors (without itself). Can you find some more abundant numbers?

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    The Moons of Vuvv

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    The planet of Vuvv has seven moons. Can you work out how long it is between each super-eclipse?

  • Plenty of Pens
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    Plenty of Pens

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Amy's mum gave her £2.50 to spend. She bought four times as many pens as pencils and was given 40p change. How many of each did she buy?

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    Multiplication Squares

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you work out the arrangement of the digits in the square so that the given products are correct? The numbers 1 - 9 may be used once and once only.

  • A Puzzling Cube
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    A Puzzling Cube

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Here are the six faces of a cube - in no particular order. Here are three views of the cube. Can you deduce where the faces are in relation to each other and record them on the net of this cube?

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    Clocks

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    These clocks have been reflected in a mirror. What times do they say?

  • Transformations on a Pegboard
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    Transformations on a Pegboard

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    How would you move the bands on the pegboard to alter these shapes?

  • Let Us Reflect
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    Let Us Reflect

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Where can you put the mirror across the square so that you can still "see" the whole square? How many different positions are possible?

  • Trebling
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    Trebling

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Can you replace the letters with numbers? Is there only one solution in each case?

  • Fractional Triangles
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    Fractional Triangles

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Use the lines on this figure to show how the square can be divided into 2 halves, 3 thirds, 6 sixths and 9 ninths.