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Two Numbers Under the Microscope
Eggs in Baskets
Largest Even Live
Poly Plug Rectangles
That Number Square
Hundred Square
Reasoning
Reasoning
In our view, you can't do maths without reasoning! Why not have a go at these activities which will give you chances to reason in different ways? Can you explain your solution and convince someone else it is correct?
Two Numbers Under the Microscope Age 5 to 7Challenge Level 
Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level
This investigates one particular property of number by looking closely at an example of adding two odd numbers together.
Eggs in Baskets Age 5 to 7Challenge Level
Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level
There are three baskets, a brown one, a red one and a pink one, holding a total of 10 eggs. How many eggs are in each basket?
Largest Even LiveAge 5 to 11Challenge Level
Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level
How would you create the largest possible two-digit even number from the digit I've given you and one of your choice?
Poly Plug Rectangles Age 5 to 11Challenge Level
Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level
The computer has made a rectangle and will tell you the number of spots it uses in total. Can you find out where the rectangle is?
That Number Square Age 5 to 11Challenge Level
Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level
Exploring the structure of a number square: how quickly can you put the number tiles in the right place on the grid?
Hundred Square Age 5 to 11Challenge Level
Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level
A hundred square has been printed on both sides of a piece of paper. What is on the back of 100? 58? 23? 19?
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