Key Stage 2 Maths
The Darts Challenge
Scoring in Darts:
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On a dartboard you can score singles, doubles and trebles.
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The thin outer ring is worth double the number and the thin inner ring is worth triple the number. Everything else is worth single points.
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The only exception in the inner and outer bullseye in the middle of the board. The outer bull is worth 25 points and the inner bull is worth 50 points.
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The Darts Charllenge:
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Kasper has three darts to throw at this dartboard.
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The darts all hit the board.
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They are allowed to land in the same section as another dart.
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He does not score any doubles or triples.
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What are the highest and lowest possible scores?
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Can you find all of the possible ways Kasper could score 10 using three darts?
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Helpful Hints​
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His first dart might land on number 1.
His second dart might also land on number 1.
What must his third dart land on to make a total of 10?
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1 + 1 + __ = 10
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Or
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His first dart might land on number 1 and his second dart might land on number 2. W
hat must his third dart land on to make a total of 10?
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1 + 2 + __ = 10
Continue in a systematic way to find the possible ways to make 10.
Dartboard Simulator
Going Further
What if he is allowed to score doubles?
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What if he is allowed to score doubles and triples?
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What if he is allowed to score doubles, triples and the inner and outer bullseye?
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How many possible ways could Kasper score 50 with three darts?
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Create your own What if….? Question and solve it.
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