Dice problem solving

Year 6 solved problems related to dice. They made generalisations and then proved them. They noticed that the sum of the numbers on the top of three dice added to the sum of the bottom numbers of each dice - always added to 21. Using this they could predict the sum of the bottom numbers only knowing the sum of the top numbers.

Year 6 also made 'dice trains' following specific rules: carriages were joined by matching the numbers on the dice. The funnel had to be equal to the sum of the tops of the visible carriages. The children noticed that the maximum number of carriages was 7 because the largest the funnel could be is 6.

Year 6 Maths Challenge

Six, Year 6 children, attended a primary maths challenge today at Headington Prep school in Oxford. This is a prestigious competition of extremely high levels. The children worked in pairs to solve complex maths problems in a variety of rounds. This year, Ladygrove children attained their highest position ever when they came an amazing second overall. Well done year 6!

Summerfields Maths Challenege

A big well done to Joel, Sophie, Matthew and Dharini for taking part in the Year 4 Summerfields Maths Challenege in Oxford this afternoon. There were some unusual problems we were asked to solve and it really put to the test all the skills we have been working on at school. All the children had a fantastic attitude throughout and all faced the challenges with enthusiasm and positivity! Well done!