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Time to Talk Maths: Penguin Thief

4 - Writing Ideas

Inspired by Nature Worksheet

Click to download. Best opened in Microsoft Word on all devices.

Further Challenges

  • Once you have calculated the number of stones stolen from Arwel’s nest, discuss with a partner whether or not you needed to use all of the clues.
  • Before Arwel’s rocks were stolen, his nest contained 115 rocks of different shapes and sizes. How many rocks did Arwel’s nest contain following the theft? (This is a good opportunity to show off your knowledge of column subtraction with one exchange.)
  • Play Guess My Number. Choose a secret number from the 1-100 number square and write down 4 or 5 clues that will lead to it. Invite a friend to use the clues and identify the secret number.

Developing Oracy Skills Idea

Towards the end of the lesson, reflect on your learning as a mathematician, using the Time to Talk ‘Learning Power’ prompt below and the 0 to 100% learning power continuum. 

Time to Talk – Learning Power (Click the 🗣️)

Related Clip

Adélie penguins aren’t keen to share a breeding ground with much larger emperor penguins.

Credit: BBC One – Snow Chick – A Penguin’s Tale