Stage: 2 Challenge Level: 
Why do this problem?
This problem requires basic addition and subtraction but in an interesting context.Key questions
Which square could you fill in first?
Have you added the numbers in this column/row/diagonal?
Possible extension
Pupils could try making their own double-sided magic square.Possible support
Children could try the Magic Squares 3x3 problem.Generalising. Place value. Factors and multiples. Multiplication & division. Addition & subtraction. Combinations. Trial and improvement. Investigations. Working systematically. Interactivities.
Published November 1999.
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