Match Stick Puzzles. Free the Circle 1

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Match Stick Puzzles. Free the Circle 1"

Transcription

1 Match Stick Puzzles Free the Circle 1 The object of the puzzle is to move 2 matchsticks to get the circle outside the glass. At the finish, the glass must be exactly the same shape as before. Free the Circle 2 The object of the puzzle is to move 2 matchsticks to get the circle outside the glass. At the finish, the object must be exactly the same shape as before Joseph Eitel Page 1 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

2 Solution Free the Circle Solution Free the Circle 2 There ate several solutions. The following is the most common one found by students Joseph Eitel Page 2 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

3 Matchstick Puzzle 3 Take twelve matchsticks and arrange them into the grid shown above. Now move only three matchsticks so that to get exactly three perfect squares Joseph Eitel Page 3 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

4 Matchstick Puzzle 3 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 4 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

5 Matchstick Puzzle 4 Move only one matchsticks so that the horse is facing a different direction Joseph Eitel Page 5 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

6 Matchstick Puzzle 4 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 6 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

7 Matchstick Puzzle 5 1. Arrange 8 matchsticks to form the fish swimming left as shown in the illustration. The object of the puzzle is to move 3 matchsticks to make the fish swimming in the opposite direction, i.e. to the right Joseph Eitel Page 7 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

8 Matchstick Puzzle 5 Solution 1. Arrange 8 matchsticks to form the fish swimming left as shown in the illustration. The object of the puzzle is to move 3 matchsticks to make the fish swimming in the opposite direction, i.e. to the right Joseph Eitel Page 8 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

9 Matchstick Puzzle 6 24 matchsticks are used to form the figure in the illustration. Remove 8 matchsticks and end up with just two squares Joseph Eitel Page 9 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

10 Matchstick Puzzle 6 Solutions There are 2 different solutions Joseph Eitel Page 10 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

11 Matchstick Puzzle 7 Arrange the 4x4 match square grid as shown in the illustration. The object of the puzzle is to remove nine matches so that no square (of any size) will remain Joseph Eitel Page 11 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

12 Matchstick Puzzle 7 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 12 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

13 Matchstick Puzzle 8 Move 4 matches to make 3 squares Joseph Eitel Page 13 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

14 Matchstick Puzzle 8 Solutions There are 2 possible solutions 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 14 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

15 Matchstick Puzzle 9 Move 3 matches to make 2 squares Joseph Eitel Page 15 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

16 Matchstick Puzzle 9 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 16 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

17 Matchstick Puzzle 10 Move 2 matches to new positions to get only 4 squares, no overlapping or loose ends Joseph Eitel Page 17 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

18 Matchstick Puzzle 10 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 18 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

19 Matchstick Puzzle 11 Solution Move 3 matches to new positions to get only 4 squares, no overlapping or loose ends Joseph Eitel Page 19 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

20 Matchstick Puzzle 11 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 20 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

21 Matchstick Puzzle 12 Use the four matches to divide the large square into 2 parts of the same shape. Use the matches without breaking or overlapping them Joseph Eitel Page 21 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

22 Matchstick Puzzle 12 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 22 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

23 Matchstick Puzzle 13 Solution Move 3 matches to make 4 equilateral triangles, no overlapping 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 23 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

24 Matchstick Puzzle 13 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 24 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

25 Matchstick Puzzle 14 Remove 2 matches and leave 2 squares 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 25 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

26 Matchstick Puzzle 14 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 26 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

27 Matchstick Puzzle 15 Remove 1 match and move 4 matches to make 10 squares 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 27 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

28 Matchstick Puzzle 15 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 28 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

29 Matchstick Puzzle 16 Move 4 matches to make 3 squares 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 29 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

30 Matchstick Puzzle 16 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 30 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

31 Matchstick Puzzle 17 Move 2 of the 3 matches to change the 3 into a 6. Matchstick Puzzle 18 Add 5 matches to these 6 matches and make Joseph Eitel Page 31 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

32 Matchstick Puzzle 17 Solution Matchstick Puzzle 18 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 32 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

33 Matchstick Puzzle 19 Move 4 matches to form 3 equilateral triangles. They may be different sizes Joseph Eitel Page 33 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

34 Matchstick Puzzle 19 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 34 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

35 Matchstick Puzzle 20 Move one match to make a square. Matchstick Puzzle 21 Rearrange the matchsticks so that all 6 touch each other 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 35 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

36 Matchstick Puzzle 20 Solution Move the top match just a bit to form a small square in the center. Matchstick Puzzle 21 Solution The matches form 2 layers and all matches touch each other Joseph Eitel Page 36 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

37 Matchstick Puzzle 22 This house is fronting West. Move only 1 stick to make it front East Joseph Eitel Page 37 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

38 Matchstick Puzzle 22 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 38 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

39 Matchstick Puzzle 23 Move 4 sticks to turn the tower upside down. The form and the structure of the tower should not change Joseph Eitel Page 39 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

40 Matchstick Puzzle 23 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 40 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

41 Matchstick Puzzle 24 The chair fell over. Move 2 sticks to put it back to it's original position Joseph Eitel Page 41 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

42 Matchstick Puzzle 24 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 42 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

43 Matchstick Puzzle 25 Move 5 sticks to transform the 2 glasses into a house Joseph Eitel Page 43 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

44 Matchstick Puzzle 25 Solution The yellow sticks have not been moved. The gray sticks are sticks that have been moved. The dotted lines show previous positions of sticks that have been moved Joseph Eitel Page 44 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

45 Matchstick Puzzle 26 A farmer had 3 small and 2 large paddocks. Remove 4 sticks so that he has only 2 paddocks left. Both paddocks should be equal in SIZE and SHAPE Joseph Eitel Page 45 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

46 Matchstick Puzzle 26 Solution 2017 Joseph Eitel Page 46 of 46 amagicclassroom.com

Coin Cappers. Tic Tac Toe

Coin Cappers. Tic Tac Toe Coin Cappers Tic Tac Toe Two students are playing tic tac toe with nickels and dimes. The player with the nickels has just moved. Itʼs now your turn. The challenge is to place your dime in the only square

More information

The Hexagon Puzzle Cut Out the 7 hexagons below

The Hexagon Puzzle Cut Out the 7 hexagons below The Hexagon Puzzle Cut Out the 7 hexagons below Joseph Eitel! Page of 7! amagicclassroom.com Cut out around the outside of the frame below Joseph Eitel! Page of 7! amagicclassroom.com The Hexagon Puzzle

More information

is built from 16 toothpicks. Rearrange

is built from 16 toothpicks. Rearrange The general topic for this essay is spacial visualization This set of problems involves the arrangement and rearrangement of toothpicks (aka sticks) In general we try to visualize the final configuration

More information

Sorting Squares 2. (Martin Gardner)

Sorting Squares 2. (Martin Gardner) Sorting Squares 2 (Martin Gardner) have the folded the packet into a single square packet. This will take from 4 to 6 folds. You take the packet and cut along the 4 outside edges so that all the squares

More information

Sorting Squares. (Martin Gardner)

Sorting Squares. (Martin Gardner) Sorting Squares (Martin Gardner) A student is given the large square below. They are asked to the paper forwards or backwards along any horizontal or vertical line. They are then asked to keep doing this

More information

Look carefully at the dimensions on each shape and find the perimeter. Express your answers in cm: 3 cm. Length, Perimeter and Area

Look carefully at the dimensions on each shape and find the perimeter. Express your answers in cm: 3 cm. Length, Perimeter and Area Perimeter measure perimeters Perimeter is the length around a shape. The word originates from Greek and literally means around measure. The boundary of this shape is the perimeter. Choose classroom objects.

More information

Hexagon Puzzle. four. ten three. eighteen. twenty-one. six. fourteen. twenty. one hundred. seventeen. sixteen. one quarter. two.

Hexagon Puzzle. four. ten three. eighteen. twenty-one. six. fourteen. twenty. one hundred. seventeen. sixteen. one quarter. two. Cut out the equilateral triangles along the dotted lines. Match the words to the numbers. Fit the triangles together to make one large hexagon. The shaded sections mark the edges of the hexagon. Stick

More information

1 TG Grade 4 Unit 9 Lesson 11 Answer Key. Answer Key Lesson 11: Workshop: Shapes and Properties. Workshop: Shapes and Properties

1 TG Grade 4 Unit 9 Lesson 11 Answer Key. Answer Key Lesson 11: Workshop: Shapes and Properties. Workshop: Shapes and Properties Answer Key esson 11: Student Guide Self-Check: Questions 1 3 Cut out the pieces of the puzzle on the Mosaic Puzzle page in the Student Activity ook. Use the puzzle pieces to answer Self-Check: Questions

More information

Once you get a solution draw it below, showing which three pennies you moved and where you moved them to. My Solution:

Once you get a solution draw it below, showing which three pennies you moved and where you moved them to. My Solution: Arrange 10 pennies on your desk as shown in the diagram below. The challenge in this puzzle is to change the direction of that the triangle is pointing by moving only three pennies. Once you get a solution

More information

Preview Puzzle Instructions U.S. Sudoku Team Qualifying Test September 6, 2015

Preview Puzzle Instructions U.S. Sudoku Team Qualifying Test September 6, 2015 Preview Puzzle Instructions U.S. Sudoku Team Qualifying Test September 6, 2015 The US Qualifying test will start on Sunday September 6, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT) and last for 2 ½ hours. Here are the instructions

More information

WPF SUDOKU/PUZZLE GRAND PRIX 2014 WPF SUDOKU GP 2014 COMPETITION BOOKLET ROUND 4. Puzzle authors: Russia Andrey Bogdanov, Olga Leontieva.

WPF SUDOKU/PUZZLE GRAND PRIX 2014 WPF SUDOKU GP 2014 COMPETITION BOOKLET ROUND 4. Puzzle authors: Russia Andrey Bogdanov, Olga Leontieva. WPF SUDOKU/PUZZLE GRAND PRIX 204 WPF SUDOKU GP 204 COMPETITION BOOKLET Puzzle authors: Russia Andrey Bogdanov, Olga Leontieva Organised by Classic Sudoku ( points) Answer Key: Enter the st row of digits,

More information

Prism or Pyramid? Which nets make pyramids? Find out. RBKC SMILE 2001

Prism or Pyramid? Which nets make pyramids? Find out. RBKC SMILE 2001 Prism or Pyramid? Which nets make pyramids? Find out. A B D C RBKC SMILE 2001 50 110 104 37 48 32 100 140 60 70 120 119 45 76 Carefully cut out the following shapes. Angle Fit 20 d a c 39 101 b 105 64

More information

ILLUSION CONFUSION! - MEASURING LINES -

ILLUSION CONFUSION! - MEASURING LINES - ILLUSION CONFUSION! - MEASURING LINES - WHAT TO DO: 1. Look at the line drawings below. 2. Without using a ruler, which long upright or vertical line looks the longest or do they look the same length?

More information

Benchmark Test : Grade 6 Math. Class/Grade. Benchmark: MA.6.G.4.3. Benchmark: MA.6.G.4.2

Benchmark Test : Grade 6 Math. Class/Grade. Benchmark: MA.6.G.4.3. Benchmark: MA.6.G.4.2 Name lassrade ate enchmark: M... enchmark: M... Look at the figure below. The lengths of four of the five sides of the figure are shown. What is the area of this triangle? cm cm cm cm f the perimeter of

More information

Part III F F J M. Name

Part III F F J M. Name Name 1. Pentaminoes 15 points 2. Pearls (Masyu) 20 points 3. Five Circles 30 points 4. Mastermindoku 35 points 5. Unequal Skyscrapers 40 points 6. Hex Alternate Corners 40 points 7. Easy Islands 45 points

More information

Worksheets. Don t feel bad if you don t use all the sheets. Alternate and use different sheets the following year.

Worksheets. Don t feel bad if you don t use all the sheets. Alternate and use different sheets the following year. Worksheets This section has the worksheets/crafts for your Down on the Farm theme. Worksheets are theme related and also include the letter Y, number 4, shape Triangle, and color Pink. There are enough

More information

A) 15 B) 13 C) 11 D) 9 E) 8

A) 15 B) 13 C) 11 D) 9 E) 8 Junior: Class (9-0) 3-Point-Problems Q: Asif, Usman and Sami have 30 balls together. If Usman gives 5 to Sami, Sami gives 4 to Asif and Asif gives to Usman, then the boys will have the same number of balls.

More information

!"#$%&"'()*+,"-./+0")("'1234+"5161/78"9:+)(16+"5+):/1/7

!#$%&'()*+,-./+0)('1234+5161/789:+)(16+5+):/1/7 Hey Diddle Diddle !"#$%&"'()*+,"-./+0")("'1234+"5161/78"9:+)(16+"5+):/1/7 ;44":17."3):(".?"(

More information

Important Words in Mathematics

Important Words in Mathematics 1 P a g e Important Words in Mathematics... 2 Numbers... 3 Number Words... 4 EVEN OR ODD... 5 PLACE VALUE... 6 PLACE VALUE... 7 VALUE... 8 GREATER THAN OR LESS THAN... 9 GREATER THAN OR LESS THAN... 10

More information

Class VI Mathematics (Ex. 13.1) Questions

Class VI Mathematics (Ex. 13.1) Questions Class VI Mathematics (Ex. 13.1) Questions 1. List any four symmetrical from your home or school. 2. For the given figure, which one is the mirror line, l 1 or l 2? 3. Identify the shapes given below. Check

More information

Counting Problems

Counting Problems Counting Problems Counting problems are generally encountered somewhere in any mathematics course. Such problems are usually easy to state and even to get started, but how far they can be taken will vary

More information

CARPENTER S HALL MODEL

CARPENTER S HALL MODEL CARPENTER S HALL MODEL In 1774, representatives from twelve of the thirteen original colonies met in Philadelphia at Carpenter s Hall. After the historic meeting, the representatives told the colonists

More information

Starter Problems for Problem Solving PD

Starter Problems for Problem Solving PD Starter Problems for Problem Solving PD # Name Source 1. A-mazing Problems to Solve in Primary School Mathematics, AMT 2. Lucy Likes Darts Problems to Solve in Primary School Mathematics, AMT 3. 4 by 4

More information

Water Gas and ElectricIty Puzzle. The Three Cottage Problem. The Impossible Puzzle. Gas

Water Gas and ElectricIty Puzzle. The Three Cottage Problem. The Impossible Puzzle. Gas Water Gas and ElectricIty Puzzle. The Three Cottage Problem. The Impossible Puzzle. Three houses all need to be supplied with water, gas and electricity. Supply lines from the water, gas and electric utilities

More information

Playdough to Plato Graphics: Pixel Paper Prints and Cupcake Cutiees

Playdough to Plato Graphics: Pixel Paper Prints and Cupcake Cutiees Preschool Math Activity Pack www.playdoughtoplato.com Graphics: Pixel Paper Prints and Cupcake Cutiees Preschool Math Activity Pack {Number Recognition} Making 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Page 23 Number Bingo Page

More information

ARITHMOGONS The number in a square must be the sum of the numbers on each side of it.

ARITHMOGONS The number in a square must be the sum of the numbers on each side of it. ARITHMOGONS The number in a square must be the sum of the numbers on each side of it. For example: 3 7 4 1. 2. 3. DOTTY SHAPES Shape 1 is 1cm x 1cm. Find the area of each shape. Shape 2 Shape 1 Shape 3

More information

Basic Mathematics Review 5232

Basic Mathematics Review 5232 Basic Mathematics Review 5232 Symmetry A geometric figure has a line of symmetry if you can draw a line so that if you fold your paper along the line the two sides of the figure coincide. In other words,

More information

International Contest-Game MATH KANGAROO Canada, 2007

International Contest-Game MATH KANGAROO Canada, 2007 International Contest-Game MATH KANGAROO Canada, 007 Grade 9 and 10 Part A: Each correct answer is worth 3 points. 1. Anh, Ben and Chen have 30 balls altogether. If Ben gives 5 balls to Chen, Chen gives

More information

Baffling Boomerangs Jastrow Objects

Baffling Boomerangs Jastrow Objects Baffling Boomerangs Jastrow Objects The red boomerang looks smaller than the green boomerang under it. The green boomerang looks smaller than the red boomerang under it. Amazing as it seems, the boomerangs

More information

Match Point. 2. Find the probability that Holly wins the game by getting 4 points before Joe does?

Match Point. 2. Find the probability that Holly wins the game by getting 4 points before Joe does? Match Point om and olly decide to play 1 game of tennis. he first player who gets to 4 points wins the game. olly has a 60% probability to win any given point against om. Note: he actual rules of a tennis

More information

UKMT UKMT UKMT. Junior Kangaroo Mathematical Challenge. Tuesday 12th June 2018

UKMT UKMT UKMT. Junior Kangaroo Mathematical Challenge. Tuesday 12th June 2018 UKMT UKMT UKMT Junior Kangaroo Mathematical Challenge Tuesday 2th June 208 Organised by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust The Junior Kangaroo allows students in the UK to test themselves on questions

More information

Grade 7/8 Math Circles. Mathematical Puzzles

Grade 7/8 Math Circles. Mathematical Puzzles Faculty of Mathematics Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Mathematical Reasoning Grade 7/8 Math Circles October 4 th /5 th Mathematical Puzzles To many people,

More information

Each diagram below is divided into equal sections. Shade three-quarters of each diagram. 2 marks. Page 1 of 27

Each diagram below is divided into equal sections. Shade three-quarters of each diagram. 2 marks. Page 1 of 27 1 Each diagram below is divided into equal sections. Shade three-quarters of each diagram. 2 marks Page 1 of 27 2 Here are 21 apples. Put a ring around one third of them. Page 2 of 27 3 A line starts at

More information

For Exercises 1 7, find the area and perimeter of each parallelogram. Explain how you found your answers for parallelograms 2, 6, and 7.

For Exercises 1 7, find the area and perimeter of each parallelogram. Explain how you found your answers for parallelograms 2, 6, and 7. A C E Applications Connections Extensions Applications Investigation 3 For Exercises 1 7, find the area and perimeter of each parallelogram. Explain how you found your answers for parallelograms 2, 6,

More information

NRP Math Challenge Club

NRP Math Challenge Club Week 7 : Manic Math Medley 1. You have exactly $4.40 (440 ) in quarters (25 coins), dimes (10 coins), and nickels (5 coins). You have the same number of each type of coin. How many dimes do you have? 2.

More information

2006 Pascal Contest (Grade 9)

2006 Pascal Contest (Grade 9) Canadian Mathematics Competition An activity of the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario 2006 Pascal Contest (Grade 9) Wednesday, February 22, 2006

More information

VIETNAM MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY Mathematical Young Talent Search

VIETNAM MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY Mathematical Young Talent Search VIETNAM MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY Mathematical Young Talent Search 1 As shown in the diagram, the lowers are arranged ollowing a pattern: the irst row has 1 lower, the second row has 3 lowers, the third row

More information

5CHAMPIONSHIP. Individual Round Puzzle Examples SUDOKU. th WORLD. from PHILADELPHIA. Lead Sponsor

5CHAMPIONSHIP. Individual Round Puzzle Examples SUDOKU. th WORLD. from  PHILADELPHIA. Lead Sponsor th WORLD SUDOKU CHAMPIONSHIP PHILADELPHIA A P R M A Y 0 0 0 Individual Round Puzzle Examples from http://www.worldpuzzle.org/wiki/ Lead Sponsor Classic Sudoku Place the digits through into the empty cells

More information

Year 1 Autumn 1 Progress check

Year 1 Autumn 1 Progress check Year 1 Autumn 1 Progress check Marking guidance NC objective in a year below NC objective in a year above * Key question Qu. National curriculum objectives Progression map outcome Answers Marks Possible

More information

The Sixth Annual West Windsor-Plainsboro Mathematics Tournament

The Sixth Annual West Windsor-Plainsboro Mathematics Tournament The Sixth Annual West Windsor-Plainsboro Mathematics Tournament Saturday October 27th, 2018 Grade 6 Test RULES The test consists of 25 multiple choice problems and 5 short answer problems to be done in

More information

The Sixth Annual West Windsor-Plainsboro Mathematics Tournament

The Sixth Annual West Windsor-Plainsboro Mathematics Tournament The Sixth Annual West Windsor-Plainsboro Mathematics Tournament Saturday October 27th, 2018 Grade 6 Test RULES The test consists of 25 multiple choice problems and 5 short answer problems to be done in

More information

Paper 2. Calculator not allowed. Mathematics tests KEY STAGE LEVELS. First name. Middle name. Last name. Date of birth Day Month Year.

Paper 2. Calculator not allowed. Mathematics tests KEY STAGE LEVELS. First name. Middle name. Last name. Date of birth Day Month Year. Ma KEY STAGE 2 Mathematics tests LEVELS 3 5 Paper 2 Calculator not allowed First name Middle name 2014 Last name Date of birth Day Month Year School name DfE number For marker s use only Page 5 7 9 11

More information

Whole Numbers. Whole Numbers. Curriculum Ready.

Whole Numbers. Whole Numbers. Curriculum Ready. Curriculum Ready www.mathletics.com It is important to be able to identify the different types of whole numbers and recognize their properties so that we can apply the correct strategies needed when completing

More information

zero. Numbers to ten 0 (zero) 1 Say and trace. 2 What are some words you know that also mean zero? Write them or tell a partner.

zero. Numbers to ten 0 (zero) 1 Say and trace. 2 What are some words you know that also mean zero? Write them or tell a partner. Numbers to ten 0 (zero) Say and trace. 0 0 0 0 0 zero What are some words you know that also mean zero? Write them or tell a partner. nought none nil nothing 3 Loop the container with nothing in it. 4

More information

UNC Charlotte 2012 Algebra

UNC Charlotte 2012 Algebra March 5, 2012 1. In the English alphabet of capital letters, there are 15 stick letters which contain no curved lines, and 11 round letters which contain at least some curved segment. How many different

More information

They win 1760 and share it equally How much does each friend get? A. 225 B. 208 C. 220 D. 14,080 E. 13,600

They win 1760 and share it equally How much does each friend get? A. 225 B. 208 C. 220 D. 14,080 E. 13,600 1 Eight friends buy one lottery ticket. They win 170 and share it equally How much does each friend get? A. 225 B. 208 C. 220 D. 14,080 E. 13,00 2 A sunflower was 0.28 metres high at the beginning of May.

More information

Whole Numbers WHOLE NUMBERS PASSPORT.

Whole Numbers WHOLE NUMBERS PASSPORT. WHOLE NUMBERS PASSPORT www.mathletics.co.uk It is important to be able to identify the different types of whole numbers and recognise their properties so that we can apply the correct strategies needed

More information

Sample test questions All questions

Sample test questions All questions Ma KEY STAGE 3 LEVELS 3 8 Sample test questions All questions 2003 Contents Question Level Attainment target Page Completing calculations 3 Number and algebra 3 Odd one out 3 Number and algebra 4 Hexagon

More information

Downloaded from

Downloaded from Symmetry 1.Can you draw a figure whose mirror image is identical to the figure itself? 2.Find out if the figure is symmetrical or not? 3.Count the number of lines of symmetry in the figure. 4.A line

More information

Missing Sequence. You have 10 minutes to complete this test. Select the square that comes next in the sequence.

Missing Sequence. You have 10 minutes to complete this test. Select the square that comes next in the sequence. Missing Sequence Select the square that comes next in the sequence. 1. 2. 3. Similarities 4. 5. 6. Analogies 7. 8. ` 9. Odd one out 10. 11. 12. Complete the grid 13. 14. 15. Answers 1. A- The pattern along

More information

First Grade Student Data Notebook

First Grade Student Data Notebook First Grade Student Data Notebook Name: School: Year: Self-Assessment- Place a dot on the uppercase alphabet letter that you can read. Place a line through it if you can say the sound that it makes. Color

More information

IN THIS ISSUE. Cave vs. Pentagroups

IN THIS ISSUE. Cave vs. Pentagroups 3 IN THIS ISSUE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Cave vs. Pentagroups Brokeback loop Easy as skyscrapers Breaking the loop L-oop Triple loop Octave Total rising Dead end cells Pentamino in half Giant tents Cave vs. Pentagroups

More information

BmMT 2015 Puzzle Round November 7, 2015

BmMT 2015 Puzzle Round November 7, 2015 BMmT Puzzle Round 2015 The puzzle round is a team round. You will have one hour to complete the twelve puzzles on the round. Calculators and other electronic devices are not permitted. The puzzles are

More information

Children count backwards. Children count from 0 or 1, or any given number. Increase the range of numbers used as appropriate.

Children count backwards. Children count from 0 or 1, or any given number. Increase the range of numbers used as appropriate. Getting Started Number Number and place value Counting voices Resource 91: 0 20 number track (per class) Ask the class to recite the number sequence 0, 1, 2, 3, etc. in the following ways: very slowly;

More information

Blake s Topic Bank. 20 Logic, Fun and Thinking Activities Middle. Unit F22 Task Cards Middle Primary. by Peter Clutterbuck

Blake s Topic Bank. 20 Logic, Fun and Thinking Activities Middle. Unit F22 Task Cards Middle Primary. by Peter Clutterbuck Unit F22 Task Cards Middle Primary Blake s Topic Bank 20 Logic, Fun and Thinking Activities Middle This pack contains: Pattern and shape recognition and making Recall activities Answers by Peter Clutterbuck

More information

Downloaded from

Downloaded from Symmetry 1 1.Find the next figure None of these 2.Find the next figure 3.Regular pentagon has line of symmetry. 4.Equlilateral triangle has.. lines of symmetry. 5.Regular hexagon has.. lines of symmetry.

More information

Date: Year 3 Final Examination Revision Paper Name:

Date: Year 3 Final Examination Revision Paper Name: Date: --------- Year 3 Final Examination Revision Paper Name: ----------- 1 Write down the mathematical name for each of these three different 3-D shapes (iii) -------------------------- 2 Name the shape

More information

Puzzles to Play With

Puzzles to Play With Puzzles to Play With Attached are some puzzles to occupy your mind. They are not arranged in order of difficulty. Some at the back are easier than some at the front. If you think you have a solution but

More information

WPF PUZZLE GP 2015 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ROUND 7. Puzzle authors: Switzerland Roger Kohler Fred Stalder Markus Roth Esther Naef Carmen Günther

WPF PUZZLE GP 2015 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ROUND 7. Puzzle authors: Switzerland Roger Kohler Fred Stalder Markus Roth Esther Naef Carmen Günther 05 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Puzzle authors: Switzerland Roger Kohler Fred Stalder Markus Roth Esther Naef Carmen Günther Organized by Points:. Fillomino 6. Fillomino 3. Fillomino. Fillomino 58 5. Tapa 5 6.

More information

19! = 1, st July. On the grid is one side of a quadrilateral with 3 acute angles. Complete the quadrilateral

19! = 1, st July. On the grid is one side of a quadrilateral with 3 acute angles. Complete the quadrilateral 1st July 19! = 1,000 750 822 On the grid is one side of a quadrilateral with 3 acute angles. Complete the quadrilateral Georgia and Emma share 40 sweets in the ratio 3:5. How many sweets does Emma get?

More information

Special Geometry Exam, Fall 2008, W. Stephen Wilson. Mathematics Department, Johns Hopkins University

Special Geometry Exam, Fall 2008, W. Stephen Wilson. Mathematics Department, Johns Hopkins University Special eometry xam, all 008, W. Stephen Wilson. Mathematics epartment, Johns opkins University I agree to complete this exam without unauthorized assistance from any person, materials or device. Name

More information

MAGIC DECK OF: SHAPES, COLORS, NUMBERS

MAGIC DECK OF: SHAPES, COLORS, NUMBERS MAGIC DECK OF: SHAPES, COLORS, NUMBERS Collect all the sets to: Learn basic colors: red, orange, yellow, blue, green, purple, pink, peach, black, white, gray, and brown Learn to count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and

More information

CROSS-NUMBER DISCOVERY PUZZLES PRE-KINDERGARTEN

CROSS-NUMBER DISCOVERY PUZZLES PRE-KINDERGARTEN CROSS-NUMBER DISCOVERY PUZZLES PRE-KINDERGARTEN Cross-Number Discovery Puzzles Pre/Kindergarten is the first resource in the series Cross Number Discovery Puzzles & Games. The resource is divided into

More information

The mathematics of Septoku

The mathematics of Septoku The mathematics of Septoku arxiv:080.397v4 [math.co] Dec 203 George I. Bell gibell@comcast.net, http://home.comcast.net/~gibell/ Mathematics Subject Classifications: 00A08, 97A20 Abstract Septoku is a

More information

Bugs Pack Tots to Prep!

Bugs Pack Tots to Prep! Bugs Pack Tots to Prep! Graphics by: My Cute Graphics ant bee spider butterfly dragonfly caterpillar cockroach fly ladybug snail grasshopper mosquito spider s web flower leaf with butterfly egg chrysalis

More information

WPF PUZZLE GP 2018 ROUND 3 COMPETITION BOOKLET. Host Country: India + = 2 = = 18 = = = = = =

WPF PUZZLE GP 2018 ROUND 3 COMPETITION BOOKLET. Host Country: India + = 2 = = 18 = = = = = = Host Country: India WPF PUZZLE GP 0 COMPETITION BOOKLET ROUND Swaroop Guggilam, Ashish Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Rakesh Rai, Prasanna Seshadri Special Notes: The round is presented with similar-style puzzles

More information

Swaroop Guggilam, Ashish Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Rakesh Rai, Prasanna Seshadri

Swaroop Guggilam, Ashish Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Rakesh Rai, Prasanna Seshadri ROUND WPF PUZZLE GP 0 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Host Country: India Swaroop Guggilam, Ashish Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Rakesh Rai, Prasanna Seshadri Special Notes: The round is presented with similar-style puzzles

More information

Review I. October 14, 2008

Review I. October 14, 2008 Review I October 14, 008 If you put n + 1 pigeons in n pigeonholes then at least one hole would have more than one pigeon. If n(r 1 + 1 objects are put into n boxes, then at least one of the boxes contains

More information

Angle Measure and Plane Figures

Angle Measure and Plane Figures Grade 4 Module 4 Angle Measure and Plane Figures OVERVIEW This module introduces points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles, as well as the relationships between them. Students construct, recognize,

More information

2 more. plus 2. 1 less. minus 1. 1 less. minus 1. More-or-less cards 1

2 more. plus 2. 1 less. minus 1. 1 less. minus 1. More-or-less cards 1 2 more 2 more 1 more plus 2 2 less plus 2 1 less plus 1 1 more minus 2 2 less minus 1 1 less plus 1 zero minus 2 minus 1 More-or-less cards 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Number cards 2 Dot cards 3 Dot cards

More information

How to Draw Darth Vader

How to Draw Darth Vader How to Draw Darth Vader Easy Fast Since its theatrical release in 1977, the Star Wars franchise has taken the world by storm. One of its most iconic characters is the menacing Darth Vader. Vader began

More information

UNC Charlotte 2012 Comprehensive

UNC Charlotte 2012 Comprehensive March 5, 2012 1. In the English alphabet of capital letters, there are 15 stick letters which contain no curved lines, and 11 round letters which contain at least some curved segment. How many different

More information

2. Use the Mira to determine whether these following symbols were properly reflected using a Mira. If they were, draw the reflection line using the

2. Use the Mira to determine whether these following symbols were properly reflected using a Mira. If they were, draw the reflection line using the Mira Exercises What is a Mira? o Piece of translucent red acrylic plastic o Sits perpendicular to the surface being examined o Because the Mira is translucent, it allows you to see the reflection of objects

More information

Copying a Line Segment

Copying a Line Segment Copying a Line Segment Steps 1 4 below show you how to copy a line segment. Step 1 You are given line segment AB to copy. A B Step 2 Draw a line segment that is longer than line segment AB. Label one of

More information

You need to be really accurate at this before trying the next task. Keep practicing until you can draw a perfect regular hexagon.

You need to be really accurate at this before trying the next task. Keep practicing until you can draw a perfect regular hexagon. Starter 1: On plain paper practice constructing equilateral triangles using a ruler and a pair of compasses. Use a base of length 7cm. Measure all the sides and all the angles to check they are all the

More information

WPF PUZZLE GP 2015 COMPETITION BOOKLET ROUND 7. Puzzle authors: Switzerland Roger Kohler Fred Stalder Markus Roth Esther Naef Carmen Günther

WPF PUZZLE GP 2015 COMPETITION BOOKLET ROUND 7. Puzzle authors: Switzerland Roger Kohler Fred Stalder Markus Roth Esther Naef Carmen Günther 0 COMPETITION BOOKLET Puzzle authors: Switzerland Roger Kohler Fred Stalder Markus Roth Esther Naef Carmen Günther Organized by Points:. Fillomino. Fillomino. Fillomino. Fillomino 8. Tapa. Tapa 8. Tapa

More information

1. Use Pattern Blocks. Make the next 2 figures in each increasing pattern. a) 2. Write the pattern rule for each pattern in question 1.

1. Use Pattern Blocks. Make the next 2 figures in each increasing pattern. a) 2. Write the pattern rule for each pattern in question 1. s Master 1.22 Name Date Extra Practice 1 Lesson 1: Exploring Increasing Patterns 1. Use Pattern Blocks. Make the next 2 figures in each increasing pattern. a) 2. Write the pattern rule for each pattern

More information

3. The answer key. Download the answer key and make as many copies as you need.

3. The answer key. Download the answer key and make as many copies as you need. A. You will need: 1. A blank response form with the title Mathematica, identical (except for the title) to the ones which are used for the Contests. Download this form and make as many copies as you need,

More information

2016 national curriculum tests. Key stage 1. Mathematics. Paper 2: reasoning. First name. Middle name. Last name. Total marks

2016 national curriculum tests. Key stage 1. Mathematics. Paper 2: reasoning. First name. Middle name. Last name. Total marks 2016 national curriculum tests Key stage 1 Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning First name Middle name Last name Total marks Amy Abdul Sam Ben Sita Kemi Page 2 of 28 Practice question dots 1 10 10 10 10 10 10

More information

Arranging Sets of Objects

Arranging Sets of Objects 7 Arranging Sets of Objects Objective In this lesson, children will learn that sets of objects with the same number of items can be arranged in different ways. A set of 8 items, for example, can be arranged

More information

Unicorn Printable Pack

Unicorn Printable Pack Unicorn Printable Pack !"#$%&"'()*+,"-./+0")("'1234+"5161/78"9:+)(16+"5+):/1/7 ;44":17."3):(".?"(

More information

Name Date Class Practice A. 5. Look around your classroom. Describe a geometric pattern you see.

Name Date Class Practice A. 5. Look around your classroom. Describe a geometric pattern you see. Practice A Geometric Patterns Identify a possible pattern. Use the pattern to draw the next figure. 5. Look around your classroom. Describe a geometric pattern you see. 6. Use squares to create a geometric

More information

Maths SATs practice paper 2: reasoning

Maths SATs practice paper 2: reasoning Maths SATs paper 2: reasoning First name... Middle name... Last name... Date of birth Day... Month... Year... School name... www.teachitprimary.co.uk 208 320 Page of 8 Instructions You must not use a calculator

More information

Downloaded from

Downloaded from Symmetry 1 1.A line segment is Symmetrical about its ---------- bisector (A) Perpendicular (B) Parallel (C) Line (D) Axis 2.How many lines of symmetry does a reactangle have? (A) Four (B) Three (C)

More information

Snorkel Quilt. Fabrics by Cosmo Cricket. makower uk 1384 Broadway New York, NY (800)

Snorkel Quilt. Fabrics by Cosmo Cricket. makower uk 1384 Broadway New York, NY (800) Finished size: 60" x 60" Introducing Andover Fabrics new collection: Snorkel Fabrics by Cosmo Cricket Quilt designed by Gail Kessler makower uk 1384 Broadway New York, NY 10018 (800) 223-5678 www.andoverfabrics.com

More information

Figure Matrix - Non Verbal Reasoning questions

Figure Matrix - Non Verbal Reasoning questions Figure Matrix - Non Verbal Reasoning questions In each of the following questions, find out which of the answer figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) completes the figure matrix? 1. Select a suitable figure from

More information

Op Art Pinwheel Side 1 Choices

Op Art Pinwheel Side 1 Choices Op Art Pinwheel Side 1 Choices 1. 1) Draw an X from corner to corner. Then draw a vertical line and horizontal line that match up in the center. 2) draw curved lines, spaced about 1/2" apart, between the

More information

Released January Years 3/4. Small Steps Guidance and Examples. Block 2 Length, Perimeter, Area

Released January Years 3/4. Small Steps Guidance and Examples. Block 2 Length, Perimeter, Area Released January 208 Years 3/4 Small Steps Guidance and Examples Block 2 Length, Perimeter, Area Year 3/4 Spring Term Teaching Guidance Overview Small Steps Year 3 Year 4 Measure length Equivalent lengths

More information

MUMS Problem Solving Competition. Melbourne University Mathematics and Statistics Society

MUMS Problem Solving Competition. Melbourne University Mathematics and Statistics Society MUMS Problem Solving Competition Melbourne University Mathematics and Statistics Society 14 June, 2006 RULES Student teams should have four competitors, while teachers teams should have three. The competition

More information

Second Quarter Benchmark Expectations for Sections 4 and 5. Count orally by ones to 50. Count forward to 50 starting from numbers other than 1.

Second Quarter Benchmark Expectations for Sections 4 and 5. Count orally by ones to 50. Count forward to 50 starting from numbers other than 1. Mastery Expectations For the Kindergarten Curriculum In Kindergarten, Everyday Mathematics focuses on procedures, concepts, and s in two critical areas: Representing and comparing whole numbers, initially

More information

Teacher s Resource. 2. The student will see the images reversed left to right.

Teacher s Resource. 2. The student will see the images reversed left to right. Teacher s Resource Answer Booklet Reflection of Light With a Plane (Flat) Mirror Trace a Star Page 16 1. The individual students will complete the activity with varying degrees of difficulty. 2. The student

More information

Page 3 of 26 Copyright 2014 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Page 3 of 26 Copyright 2014 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 1. This picture shows the side of Allen's desk. What type of angle is made by the top of Allen's desk and one of the legs? A acute B obtuse C right D straight 2. Look at these two shapes on the grid. Draw

More information

Dutch Sudoku Advent 1. Thermometers Sudoku (Arvid Baars)

Dutch Sudoku Advent 1. Thermometers Sudoku (Arvid Baars) 1. Thermometers Sudoku (Arvid Baars) The digits in each thermometer-shaped region should be in increasing order, from the bulb to the end. 2. Search Nine Sudoku (Richard Stolk) Every arrow is pointing

More information

0:50. year. Use 2B or HB pencil only. Time available for students to complete test: 50 minutes

0:50. year. Use 2B or HB pencil only. Time available for students to complete test: 50 minutes national assessment program literacy and numeracy NUMERACY year 5 2010 0:50 Time available for students to complete test: 50 minutes Use 2B or HB pencil only ACARA, on behalf of the Ministerial Council

More information

Sample lessonsample lessons using ICT

Sample lessonsample lessons using ICT Sample lessonsample lessons using ICT The Coalition Government took office on 11 May 2010. This publication was published prior to that date and may not reflect current government policy. You may choose

More information

Abstract. Introduction

Abstract. Introduction BRIDGES Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science Folding the Circle as Both Whole and Part Bradford Hansen-Smith 4606 N. Elston #3 Chicago IL 60630, USA bradhs@interaccess.com Abstract This

More information

Name. Geometry. ETA hand2mind

Name. Geometry. ETA hand2mind Lesson 1 Geometry Name 1. 2. Directions 1. Color the triangle in the circle on the left side. Put an X on the rectangle in the circle on the right side. 2. Draw a triangle in the box on the right. Draw

More information

Color each numeral card. Count the objects in each group. Then color the group of objects the same color as the numeral card that it matches.

Color each numeral card. Count the objects in each group. Then color the group of objects the same color as the numeral card that it matches. Lesson 7 Problem Set Color each numeral card. Count the objects in each group. Then color the group of objects the same color as the numeral card that it matches. 1 2 3 4 5 Black Blue Brown Red Yellow

More information

Mathematics Curriculum

Mathematics Curriculum K GR A D E Mathematics Curriculum GRADE K MODULE 5 Answer Key GRADE K MODULE 5 Numbers 10 20 and Counting to 100 Lesson 1 Answer Key Lesson 1 Footballs Apples Sticks Soccer balls 4 Lightning bolts 1 Triangles

More information

NMC Sample Problems: Grade 5

NMC Sample Problems: Grade 5 NMC Sample Problems: Grade 1. 1 2 6 10 8 9 6 =? 10 4 1 8 1 20 6 2 2. What is the value of 6 4 + 2 1 2? 1 4 1 4 1 4 12 12. What is the value of 2, 46 + 1, 74, 894 expressed to the nearest thousand? 4, 000

More information