Topics: Starter | Algebra | Arithmetic | Number Patterns | Problem Solving

• Claire Erving, Clapham
• Wednesday, January 17, 2007
• "Loved this starter - worked for a wide range of ages and abilities. I also extended it by getting the pupils to multiply - though you do get an answer in millions!"
• Sue Johnson,
• Thursday, January 18, 2007
• "Excellent preparation for Yr 7 equation work See Badger Starters and Constructing Linear Equations pack"
• class 5 6 a, St Catherines
• Tuesday, January 08, 2008
• "A really fun way to start the day!"
• Simon Sandys, Northwood College
• Monday, January 26, 2009
• "My students showed me that the logical way to get the highest score is to put 5 in the middle so that you are maximising the highest number and 1 and 2 on the sides so that you are minimising their effects. The opposite, of course, to find the lowest number."
• Matthew, 3D, Craigslea State School
• Friday, January 04, 2013
• "The biggest number I found was 61. The order of the base numbers(1-5)was 1,4,5,3,2."

 

• Teacher Paul, Dublin Ireland
• Friday, January 18, 2013
• "My Year 5 class loved this starter..Worked great together in small groups.."

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