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 |
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| July 2021 |
What is the combined value of the dog, cat and rabbit?
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Friday 9th July | ||
| June 2021 |
What is the value of each shape?
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Friday 25th June |
The value of each shape is as follows: Circle = 3 Star = 5 Triangle = 4 |
Congratulations to Romeo in Yr 4 who will receive a certificate and a prize. |
| May 2021 |
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Friday 28th May | There are 10 different routes. | Congratulations to Freya and Romeo in Year 4, they will both receive a certificate and a prize. |
| April 2021 |
How many rabbits can you see? Extra Challenge: How many ears can you see?
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Friday 23rd April | There are 55 rabbits in this picture and 110 ears. | Congratulations to Ashley in Year 4 who gave the correct answers to both questions. |
| March 2021 |
How many tigers can you see in this picture?
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Friday 26th March | There are 16 Tigers in the picture. |
Peter in Year 3 was the closest with an estimate of 12. |
| February 2021 |
How many pencils can you see?
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26th February 2021 | There are 72 pencils in the picture. |
Congratulations to Balkeerat in Yr 4 and Mohammadjafar in Yr 1 who estimated correctly. Also to two runners up who estimated 71 pencils, Imogen in Yr 3 and Oumar in Yr 1. Certificates and prizes will be awarded w/c 8th March. |
| January 2021 |
How many squares can you see in the picture below?
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Friday 22nd January 2021 | There are 39 squares in the picture. | The two closest estimates were Peter in Year 3 and Freya W in Year 4, who both estimated 21 squares. Both children will receive a certificate and a small prize after lockdown. |
| 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? |
