Maths Challenges
Could you be a Maths Detective?
Every month we set a new Maths challenge for pupils to take part in. Some of these can be done at home with your parents/carers. All entries need to be placed in the box next to the Maths display or enter online using the form.
Why not have a go with your child this month?
Don't forget to enter before the deadline.
Please submit your entry for this month's challenge using the online Maths Challenge entry form on the top right of this page.
Month |
Challenge |
Deadline |
Answer |
Winner |
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| April 26 |
What is the greatest number you can make using the digits below and any of the 4 operations?
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Friday 1st May | ||
| March 26 |
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Friday 10th April |
74g bag - 23 mini eggs, 1kg bag - 311 mini eggs. |
Congratulations to Livia and Isra in Yr 5 and Lillie in Yr 6 who gave the correct answer and will receive certificate and a small prize. |
| February 26 |
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27th February 26 - Extended to Friday 10th April |
Red clock - 10:45 Blue clock - 7:15 Yellow clock 5:35 Green clock 7:49 |
Unfortunately we didn't get any correct entries for this challenge. |
| January 26 |
How many squares can you see?
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30th January 26 | The correct answer is 45 | We didn't receive a correct answer this month. A winner was chosen at random from the closest answers. Congratulations to Miral in Yr 5 who guessed 32. |
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December 25 |
Work out the value of the Christmas Tree, Christmas pudding and Santa.
Extra Challenge: Work out the value of the ?
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2nd January 2026 |
Christmas Tree = 12 Christmas Pudding = 9 Santa - 7 Extra Challenge = 100 |
There were many winners this month so a name was pulled out of a hat! Congratulations to Marilyn in Yr 5 who will receive small prize and a certificate. |
| November 25 |
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Friday 28th November | The correct answers 48 | Congratulations to Millie, Taji and Ethan in Yr 5. Each will receive a certificate and a small prize. |
| October 25 |
How many pumpkins can you see?
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Friday 31st October | There are 56 pumpkins | Congratulations to Lillie in Yr 6 who answered correctly and will receive a certificate and a small prize. |
| September 25 |
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Friday 26th September 25 | Heart = 13 | Congratulations to Olive in Yr 6 who will receive a small prize and a certificate. |
| Summer Holiday challenge |
In the diagram below, each fruit has a value between 1 and 15. The sum of the values of the fruit in each row and column is shown. Can you work out the value of the apple?
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Wednesday 20th August. | The value of the apple is 15. | Congratulations to Brooklyn and Kydon in yr 4. Both will receive a small prize and a certificate. |
