How many different ways can four people stand in line?
How many squares can be found by joining four dots on the grid?
How many Triangles can you find in the diagram?
How many triangles are hidden in the pattern? What strategy might you use to count them all to ensure you don't miss any out?
Find a systematic way of counting the number of triangles in the given diagram.
How many different ice cream cones can be made by choosing two scoops from six flavours?
In how many different ways can the first X and O by placed on the grid?
How many different ways can you spell out the word snowman by moving from snowflake to snowflake.
How many different ways can you make a given total with Thai coins?
In how many different ways might Tran decide to wear his hats in one week?
A self marking step by step approach to calculating the number of triangles in a design.
How many two-scoop ice creams can you make from the given flavours?
A Misfit is a character with a head, body and legs. How many different Misfits can you create?
Arrange a rota for the Scouts to travel in boats so that they are with different people each day.
Use just six keys on your calculator to make a given total. How many different ways can it be done?
Sort the coloured snakes in a logical order. This activity introduces systematic listing.
Learn how to be systematic by colouring the sweet wrappers so that no two are the same.
Apply systematic listing strategies to find the number of combinations and permutations of choices.
How many different ways can you make a given total with Thai coins?
Find as many sets of three of the available numbers as possible which add up to the given total.
Use the lights provided to decorate each of the Christmas trees so that no two trees are the same.
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