* Go for it! ** Fancy a challenge? *** Maths-tastic!

* Draw 10 different lines. Estimate the length of each one and write your estimate on the line. Then measure each line

with a ruler to the nearest millimetre and write themeasurement at the end of each line.

**Take a recipe for 4 people. Write out the ingredients needed,

then calculate how much of each ingredient you would need for 8 people.

**Collect 5 envelopes of different sizes. Estimate the length of each side, then write

each estimate on each envelope, then estimatethe perimeter. Now measure with a ruler to the

nearest centimetre and write that on each envelope. How close was your estimate? Can you calculate

the area of each envelope?

*Choose a 3D shape. Write a fact file giving 10 different

facts about your shape.

*Using a receipt from a shop, choose5 items and add them using a written method.

Repeat for 4 more sets of 5 different items.

(OPTIONAL BRAIN BUSTER:Can you choose 2 prices and

multiply them together?)

*Draw 10 different angles.Estimate their size, write each estimate,

then measure them to the nearest degreeusing a protractor. Write your

measurement in a different colour.

***Keep a record of how long(to the nearest minute!) you spend

watching TV, or another pastime, over 3 days.What is the total time you have spentdoing it? What is the average time

per day? Write your record andshow your workings.

***Using a receipt, invent 5 differentword problems for someone else to solve.

Write each problem in your book.Can you challenge a friend or family member

to solve them all?

***If 8 kilometres = 5 miles,can you work out the distance from your

home to 5 locations of your choicein miles and kilometres?

If you need any equipment to help you solve any of these challenges, please speak to Miss Bailey.

**Imagine you have £1,000 to spendon anything you like. Write a shopping list,with prices, which totals no less than £960,

but no more than the £1,000 limit!

* Find a copy of a timetable for a train or bus.Find a journey that begins at one place but ends at another.

Using the timetable, what is the quickest way of getting there? Which way would take the longest? Write your workings.

Repeat for 2 more journeys.

Term 2 2010-2011

* Go for it! ** Fancy a challenge? *** Maths-tastic!

* Draw 10 different lines. Estimate the length of each one and write your estimate on the line. Then measure each line

with a ruler to the nearest millimetre and write themeasurement at the end of each line.

**Write out 10 different fractions,then convert them into 2 equivalents.

e.g. 1 = 5 AND 1 = 8 4 20 4 32

***Take a recipe for 4 people. Write out the ingredients needed,

then calculate how much of each ingredient you would need for 6 people.

*Choose a 2 or 3-digit number.Write at least 20 different ways to make it.

(OPTIONAL BRAIN BUSTER:Use decimals, x and ÷ in your calculations)

*Draw 10 different ‘chocolate bars’and colour in part of them. Write beside

them what fraction you have colouredand what fraction isn’t coloured.

*Collect 10 different items from around your house.Estimate their mass and write your estimate in your book.

Then use a set of weighing scales and measure the mass of each object.Write the answer in your book.

**On squared paper, carefullydraw a diagonal line, then draw 5 simple

shapes on one side of the line. Finally, drawtheir reflection on the other side of the line

then check using a mirror.

***Create a rhyme or rap to help youremember the 6, 7, 8 or 12 times table.Be prepared to perform it to the class!

***Draw the nets of 5 different 3D shapes.Use a ruler and a pencil and rememberto write the name of the shape next to it.

If you need any equipment to help you solve any of these challenges, please speak to Miss Bailey.

**Using a 100 square, colour in thefollowing using different colours:> multiples of 6 > multiples of 7> multiples of 8 > multiples of 9

> square numbers > prime numbers

* Carry out a survey of your choice, collecting atleast 20 pieces of data. Record the results in a

tally chart and then draw a bar chart to show what you’ve found out.

Term 3 2010-2011