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Explore and Explain

We hope you will enjoy playing with the problems in this feature. Take time to explore the activities, and then think about the mathematical ideas that emerge. Whether it's the start of your academic year or the beginning of a vacation, we hope there is something to inspire you.

First Connect Three
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level

Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?

Treasure Hunt
Age 7 to 14
Challenge Level

Can you find a reliable strategy for choosing coordinates that will locate the treasure in the minimum number of guesses?

Nicola's Jigsaw
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level

Nicola has lost a piece of her 3D jigsaw. Can you work out the shape of the missing piece?

Connect Three
Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level

In this game the winner is the first to complete a row of three. Are some squares easier to land on than others?

Iffy Logic
Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level

Can you rearrange the cards to make a series of correct mathematical statements?

3D Treasure Hunt Live
Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level

Some treasure has been hidden in a three-dimensional grid! Can you work out a strategy to find it as efficiently as possible?

Number and algebra

Geometry and measure

Probability and statistics

Working mathematically

Advanced mathematics

For younger learners

Explore and Explain