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Working Systematically

Working Systematically

If you work systematically you can be sure you won't leave out any possibilities and it's a valuable skill for tackling many problems.  Have a go at these ...

A Mixed-up Clock 
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

There is a clock-face where the numbers have become all mixed up. Can you find out where all the numbers have got to from these ten statements?

Sealed Solution 
Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Ten cards are put into five envelopes so that there are two cards in each envelope. The sum of the numbers inside it is written on each envelope. What numbers could be inside the envelopes?

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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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