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Modeling / Problem Solving / Rich Tasks / Investigations Files

Make the Middle

Added 12.09.11

  • A classic number puzzle

Mathematical Foursomes

Added 01.09.11

  • A word game

Maths Magic

Added 01.09.11

  • A number trick

Maths Magic Puzzles

Added 01.09.11

  • A selection of 5 investigations

Maths Stories

Added 23.08.24

  • A set of word problems to build pupils' skill at extracting relevant information from text

Number Pyramid Investigation

Added 01.09.11

  • A number investigation

Packed Squares

Added 01.09.24

  • An interesting geometrical scenario requiring knowledge of Pythagoras and congruency

Patio Investigation

Added 12.09.11

  • An investigation for Year 5/6 including all resources and lesson plan. Very large file (9MB)

Pattern Recognition

Added 25.08.24

  • A set of increasingly challenging problems exploring patterns, sequences and series

Recurring Number Magic

Added 01.09.11

  • A simple number trick

Roll With It

Added 30.08.24

  • A classic geometry puzzle

Sorting Algorithms

Added 01.09.11

  • An interactive Excel sheet

Spy Game

Added 01.09.11

  • An investigation using frequency analysis

Starters

Added 01.09.11

  • A selection of open questions to start discussions

Stools and Chairs

Added 01.09.11

  • A simple investigation