Posts tagged as "puzzle"

Our first ‘One to Nine’ puzzle proved to be very popular so here is another. Aimed at upper juniors, (9-11 yr old) there are a few points to consider when getting started with these puzzles. Firstly, the rules of Bodmas do not apply; the sentence is calculated in the order shown. Secondly, each digit can [...]

Here is a tricky little puzzle which is aimed at Year 6 or upper juniors (9/11). Ideal for wet breaks! Using just the digits 1 to 9 complete the number sentences, both across and down, so that they are all correct. A good knowledge of tables is needed, together with the ability to add and [...]

Here is a little word search to help children recognise and use the vocabulary expected of them in Year 1 to do with ordering and place value. The words are: more, less, plus, double, altogether, subtract, take, minus, half, difference and equals. This is quite a difficult set of terms for children of this age [...]