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Measurement Games

Snap

Age 5 to 7
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Try this version of Snap with a friend - do you know the order of the days of the week?

Matching Time

Age 5 to 7
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Try this matching game which will help you recognise different ways of saying the same time interval.

Stop the Clock

Age 5 to 7
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This is a game for two players. Can you find out how to be the first to get to 12 o'clock?

Stop the Clock for Two

Age 5 to 7
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Stop the Clock game for an adult and child. How can you make sure you always win this game?

How Long Does it Take?

Age 7 to 11
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How long does it take to brush your teeth? Can you find the matching length of time?

Dicey Perimeter, Dicey Area

Age 7 to 11
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In this game for two players, you throw two dice and find the product. How many shapes can you draw on the grid which have that area or perimeter?

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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.

NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.

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