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Problem solving
If problem solving was Olympic event, you'd not get in the stadium to compete for all the teachers that would fancy their chances. Problems, we deal with them everyday, with skill, style, pazaz that would make any CEO of a large multinational organisation break down and weep. This however, is our fabulous section of mathematical problem solving, so get them thinking outside the box!
Adding house numbers
Visit nowA range of puzzles and investigation for Ks1. Investigate adding numbers of houses down a street. There's a lovely hundred square and multiplication square puzzle and plenty to look at with regard to multiples.
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Addition Power line
Visit nowA simple magic square-type activity, also promotes addition. A great plenary or fun end to the day.
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Addition Power line part 2 (complete part 1 first)
Visit nowA more difficult magic square-type activity, also promotes addition. A great plenary or fun end to the day.
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Addition Power line part 3 (complete part 1 AND 2 first)
Visit nowA DIFFICULT magic square-type activity, also promotes addition. A great plenary or fun end to the day.
7,495 hits
Algebra problems
Visit nowIdeal for y7, these problems will extend KS2 and introduce the concept of algebra.
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Code breaker and connect 4
Visit nowSome great logic problems and a few old favourites, even snakes and ladders makes an appearance. Think it's an Adder! Great for addition of numbers by no more than 6.
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Help Bobbie bear decide what to wear
Visit nowWe've used this from year 2 to year 6, in different ways of course. Creative teachers will focus on different aspects of this finding all possibilities style activity.
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Hexagon investigation
Visit nowWhat a fantastic maths investigation for KS2. You will need to ask your school technician to download and extract this file to use the game.
6,102 hits
Magic maths squares
Visit nowA super differentiated activity that starts with a 2x2 square - it adds up the lines for you, so it will allow most children to access a magic squares style lesson.
Click 'Play Now' to get started.
6,583 hits
Magic square
Visit nowWork out the missing numbers in this classic puzzle - will support addition too. Great for Ks1 and ks2.
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Matchstick investigation
Visit nowA great investigation, get those matches and start creating triangles. How many matches does it take to make 2,3,4, triangles, you get the picture.
Don't forget the useful downloadable worksheet for pupils to record their work.
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Paying for multiple items
Visit nowYou are shown a shopping list and some prices. You must type in the total amount needed to pay for them all. Three levels of difficulty - perfect.
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Range of problems to solve
Visit nowWe really love this site for ks2. There are plenty of investigations to suit some of the lower achievers and plenty for more able to consider. We love the car park game, colour the maps investigation, the probability - play your cards right and the frog hopper game.
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Solve the murder
Visit nowOlder KS2 pupils will enjoy solving these logic problems. Fairly taxing.
5,390 hits
The beginnings of algebra
Visit nowThis site encourages problem solving using symbols, we reckon this is the formations of algebraic understanding.
3,949 hits
Triangular numbers
Visit nowInvestigate triangular numbers with this super Nrich site. Great for Ks2 and 3.
4,702 hits
Tripods and Bipods
Visit nowThe classic problem solving activity which can be used to further understanding of multiplication and remainders.
4,614 hits
Weekly problem
Visit nowThink you can hack it at the mathematical heights of supremacy - take a look at this problem - changes every week - go for it!
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Weigh Wangdoodles
Visit nowClassic beginnings of algebra encouraging addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Super.
3,433 hits
Weight balance
Visit nowAlthough the context is some balance scales, the problem solving is a fun, visual activity where you add unlabelled coloured 3D shapes to each side of the scales. The aim is to make the scales balance with different shapes in each side.
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Word problems with money and weight
Visit nowChildren initially buy 1 or 2 items from the Eco Farm shop and work out their change. At the next level they will be given coupons or vouchers and need to work out the new cost. At level 3 children will have to work out a percentage of the cost.
Bright attractive site.
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