The table below illustrates part of a typical year 6 termly plan for mathematics with enhanced provision for able pupils. These logic puzzles have students decide which numbers 1 from each jar need to be moved to another jar to make the sum of all jars equal. Kenkens are similar to sudoku puzzles, but with operations. Home online resources favorite puzzles favorite challenging math puzzles.
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We have prepared packets of kenkens sorted by size and type of operations used, so that each child can find their own appropriate level of challenge. Learning problemsolving strategies by using math games 1. One in a million please try and solve each rebus puzzle, writing your answer in the grey box provided. Ive seen kids baffle away at this challenging puzzle for months.
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