Which Scripts?
Which Scripts?
Which Scripts? printable sheet
There are six numbers written in five different scripts.
Can you sort out which is which?
Write $51$ in each script.
[Thank you to the SMILE Centre for permission to use this puzzle.]
Why do this problem?
This problem consolidates understanding of place value in a demanding but intriguing context. In order to tackle the problem, learners will have to organise and sort the information given. We hope they are curious enough to keep going, even when it gets tricky!
Possible approach
Key questions
Possible extension
Learners could write hints which might help others work on the task without giving away the solution. You could also encourage children to find out the name of each script. Another idea would be to include Roman Numeral versions of the numbers: XIII, II, LVIII, XXV, LXXXIII, C. This sheet includes six cards which
could be printed off to accompany the original numbers.
Alternatively, challenge children to create calculations and their answers in one of the scripts.
Possible support
Some children may find it useful to cut out the individual numbers so they can be sorted more easily.
Below you can see some pictures of children at Lancasterian Primary School in Haringey working on this task:
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