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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Sweets in a Box ActivityUniversity of Cambridge: Nrich: Sweets in a Box Activity
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University of Cambridge
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3rd - 8th
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Math
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Activity

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Sweets in a Box

Curated by ACT

Improve logic and pattern creation skills performing this game. Includes solution.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

classifying, patterns, problem solving strategies

Additional Tags

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Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

Common Core

4.OA.C.5

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