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One Big Triangle
Noah
Ladybirds in the Garden
Strike it Out
Zios and Zepts
Highest and Lowest
This Pied Piper of Hamelin
Four Goodness Sake
What Are Numbers?
Playing with Number
Playing with Number
We know it's important for children to play around with numbers, big and small, as this exploration can lead to a deeper realisation of the way the world of numbers fits together. We've chosen some tasks that are exploratory whilst supporting understanding of the four calculations.
One Big Triangle Age 5 to 7Challenge Level 
Age 5 to 7
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Make one big triangle so the numbers that touch on the small triangles add to 10.
Noah Age 5 to 7Challenge Level
Age 5 to 7
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Noah saw 12 legs walk by into the Ark. How many creatures did he see?
Ladybirds in the Garden Age 5 to 7Challenge Level
Age 5 to 7
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In Sam and Jill's garden there are two sorts of ladybirds with 7 spots or 4 spots. What numbers of total spots can you make?
Strike it Out Age 5 to 11Challenge Level
Age 5 to 11
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Use your addition and subtraction skills, combined with some strategic thinking, to beat your partner at this game.
Zios and Zepts Age 7 to 11Challenge Level
Age 7 to 11
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On the planet Vuv there are two sorts of creatures. The Zios have 3 legs and the Zepts have 7 legs. The great planetary explorer Nico counted 52 legs. How many Zios and how many Zepts were there?
Highest and Lowest Age 7 to 11Challenge Level
Age 7 to 11
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Put operations signs between the numbers 3 4 5 6 to make the highest possible number and lowest possible number.
This Pied Piper of Hamelin Age 7 to 11Challenge Level
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level
Investigate the different numbers of people and rats there could have been if you know how many legs there are altogether!
Four Goodness Sake Age 7 to 11Challenge Level
Age 7 to 11
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Use 4 four times with simple operations so that you get the answer 12. Can you make 15, 16 and 17 too?
What Are Numbers? Age 7 to 18
Age 7 to 18
Ranging from kindergarten mathematics to the fringe of research
this informal article paints the big picture of number in a non
technical way suitable for primary teachers and older students.