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Counting and Ordering KS2

This collection is one of our Primary Curriculum collections - tasks that are grouped by topic.

Number Tracks

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

Ben's class were cutting up number tracks. First they cut them into twos and added up the numbers on each piece. What patterns could they see?

First Connect Three

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

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?

Swimming Pool

Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

In this problem, we're investigating the number of steps we would climb up or down to get out of or into the swimming pool. How could you number the steps below the water?

Tug Harder!

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

In this game, you can add, subtract, multiply or divide the numbers on the dice. Which will you do so that you get to the end of the number line first?

Sea LevelLive

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

The picture shows a lighthouse and some underwater creatures. Can you work out the distances between some of the different creatures?

How Would We Count?

Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

An activity centred around observations of dots and how we visualise number arrangement patterns.

Count Me In

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

How do you know whether you will reach these numbers when you count in steps of six from zero?

Ordering Journeys

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

How would you put these journey lengths in order?

Space Distances

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

This task focuses on distances travelled by the asteroid Florence. It's an opportunity to work with very large numbers.

How Many?

Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

Have a look at these photos of different fruit. How many do you see? How did you count?

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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.

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