MTFB Break-teaser - Activity 1

How many triangles do you see?

 

Put your skills to the test with this deceptive shape puzzle. And yes, the biggest triangle counts!

 

Is the answer A:9 or B:18?

MTFB Break-teaser - Activity 2

Look at the triangles on the left.

 

There are 3 numbers around the outside of each triangle that have been used to get to the number in the centre. Using your pattern recognition skills, decide which number should go in the centre of the 4th triangle.

 

Is the answer A:8 or B:9 ?

MTFB Break-teaser - Activity 3

Imagine an arrow in your mind, pointing to the right. Now rotate that arrow so it faces left. You’ve just performed a mental rotation, a key feature in reading maps, playing chess or even rearranging your living room.

 

Decide which of the numbers on the left are normal or reversed, using the below as an example. And no rotating your screen!

MTFB Break-teaser - Example

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ANSWERS

1 = B:18

2 = A:8 (Take the top number of each triangle and subtract the bottom left number. Then, multiply it by the bottom right number.)

3 = From left to right: normal, reversed, reversed, reversed, normal, reversed, normal, reversed, normal.

MINDFUL MINUTES

Have a 1-minute mindful break.
Clear your head and break away from the day with a calming 1-minute mindfulness exercise. Choose an option from the list, set a 1-minute timer and give it a go!
Make Time For Break Time - Mindfulness

POSITIVE THINKING

What are you grateful for?
It's easy to get caught up in negative thoughts, especially when you're busy at work. Try this gratitude prompt to help you think more positively.
Make Time For Break Time - Positive Thinking

DRAWING GAME

Break out your creative side!
On lunch with your workmates? Break from your usual routine and try a little silliness with this random drawing game.
Make Time For Break Time  - Drawing

BREAK-TEASER

Sharpen up your cognitive skills.
Put your skills to the test by going head-to-head with your colleagues to crown your own champion of the Break-Teaser.
Make Time For Break Time - Brain Teaser