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Level 2 Problems

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The problems have been grouped below by strand. Hover over each title to read the problem.

Choose a problem that involves your students in applying current learning. 
Remember that the context of most problems can be adapted to suit your students and your current class inquiry. 
Read more about using these problem solving activities.

Geometry

Lots of squares 
Friezes 
Odd thing out 
 

Measurement

Weights 
How many strips 
Snails

Statistics

Ice-creams 
Three coins on a table 
Tony's spelling troubles 
 

Number

Coin exchange (+-) 
Shopping (+-) 
Square of circles (+-) 
Reversing numbers (+-) 
A fishy problem (+-) 
Netball tournament (+-) 
Grandpa's chocolates (+-) 
Little magic squares (+-) 
Names and numbers (+-) 
More pizzas and things (+-x÷) 
Pigs and ducks (+-x÷) 
Make up your own (+-x÷) 
Sharing lollies (+x÷) 
Sharing more Lollies (x÷) 
Pirate swords (x÷) 
Rabbits (x÷) 
Netball goals (x÷) 
Calculator count to 1000 (+-x÷) 
Super darts (+-x÷)

Algebra

Figure this 
Taxi fare 
How old? 
Treasure to ship 
Cannon balls 
Jo's table

Logic and Reasoning

Three in a line