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Junior Brainteaser - Train Task Cards

Added: 28 Sep 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type:

Document on a Junior Brainteaser - Train Task Cards. Recommended by PDST Numeracy Team for Maths Week Daily Brainteaser Challenge. Answers can be submitted via @PDSTNumeracy @ScoilnetPrimary. This activity is adapted from the Nrich website . An interactive Cuisenaire version is available on the Nrich website. Show the pupils a ‘train’ made from three pink Cuisenaire rods.

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1-2
Mathematics

Strand: Measures

Strand unit: Length

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • compare and order objects according to length or height
  • develop an understanding of the concept of lengt through exploration, discussion, and use of appropriate vocabulary
  • estimate and measure length in non-standard units

Suggestions for use: Use the document as a teacher guide to the Problem of the Day Brainteaser Challenge. See related resources for the related ICT resource.

Strand: Measures

Strand unit: Length

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • estimate, compare, measure and record length using non-standard units
  • solve and complete practical tasks and problems involving length

Suggestions for use: Use the document as a teacher guide to the Problem of the Day Brainteaser Challenge. See related resources for the related ICT resource.

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  • Language: English
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