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.
Month |
Challenge |
Deadline |
Answer |
Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September |
How many house point coins do you think will fit into this jar?
Extra Challenge: If each class in year 1, 2 and 3 earned 69 house points each. How many house points would they have collected altogether? |
Friday 11th October | ||
| December |
How many baubles do you think will fit into Santa's sack? Extra Challenge: If each bauble cost 25p, how much will it cost to fill Santa's sack with baubles?
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Friday 13th December |
240 baubles fit into Santa's sack. Extra Challenge: If each bauble cost 25p, it would cost £60 to fill Santa's sack. |
Congratulations to Julia in Year 5 and Avnee in Year 1 who both estimated 251. |
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January |
In the puzzle below, there are 31 squares. Is this True of False?
Extra Challenge: How many triangles and squares are in this puzzle. |
Friday 7th February 2020 |
The answer is True, there are 31 squares in the puzzle. Extra Challenge: There are 95 squares and triangles altogether. |
Congratulations to Rajvir in Yr 6 and Grace in Yr 5. |
