Drag the pumpkins here that are wrong or false.

TRICK

Drag the pumpkins here that are correct or true.

TREAT

If d = 2, e = 3
and f = 5 then
ef − d = 13

Twice eight times seven is equal to 112

There are 100 grams in a kilogram.

Five times six
times seven is equal
to 210

A shape with eight sides is called a Octagon

The area of a triangle with base 9cm and height 9cm is 40.5cm²

One quarter
is the same as 0.25

A shape with six sides is called a Hexagon

If a = 3, b = 5
and c = 6 then
abc = 180

Three quarters
is the same as 0.75

Check

The objective of this activity is to place each of the mathematical statements into the boxes labeled 'Trick' and 'Treat'. If the statement is true it should go into the 'Treat' box but if the statement is false it should go into the 'Trick' box.

When you think all statements have been placed in the appropriate box click the 'Check' button to see how successful you have been.

If all the statements are not in the correct boxes you will be notified of the fact but it is up to you to decide which statement(s) is/are in the wrong box(es).

If all statements are correctly placed you will win a Transum virtual trophy for this activity.

Each time this page is loaded a different combination of statements is presented for you to work with.

Have fun!

A Mathematics Lesson Starter for Halloween is available here:

Halloween Maths Monster

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Friday, October 31, 2014

"This activity has been designed so that if you make a mistake, when you press the 'check' button you are told that at least one of the pumpkins is on the wrong side, but you are not told which one. This is to encourage you to check all of your answers and be convinced that they are all in the right place. Does that make the activity too easy, too hard or just about right?"

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Congratulations

You have identified all of the tricks and all of the treats!

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You have got at least one of the tricks or treats wrong!

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