Maths Challenges
Could you be a Maths Detective?
Every month we set a new Maths challenge for pupils to take part in. Some of these can be done at home with their parents/carers. All entries need to placed in the box next to the Maths Detective display.
Why not have a go with your child this month?
Don't forget to put your entries in the box before the deadline, or use the entry form opposite.
Due to the current situation with Covid-19, please submit your entry for this months challenge using the online Maths Challenge entry form on the top right of this page.
Month |
Challenge |
Deadline |
Answer |
Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2021 |
How many pencils can you see?
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26th February 2021 | ||
| January 2021 |
How many squares can you see in the picture below?
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Friday 22nd January 2021 | ||
| December 2020 |
Estimate how many snowmen there are in the picture.
Just for fun: Can you find the panda? |
Friday 18th December | There are 187 snowmen in the picture. |
Congratulations to Julia in Year 6 and Imogen on Year 3. Also to Jagoda in Year 2 who correctly described the location of the panda. |
| November 2020 |
How many squares can you see? Is this an odd or an even number? Extra challenge: How many squares would there be in a mat double this size? |
