Mental calculations

There are 95 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Mental calculations
6 by 6 Mathdokus
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6 by 6 Mathdokus

Age
7 to 16
Challenge level
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Can you use the clues to complete these 6 by 6 Mathematical Sudokus?
5 by 5 Mathdokus
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5 by 5 Mathdokus

Age
7 to 16
Challenge level
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Can you use the clues to complete these 5 by 5 Mathematical Sudokus?
4 by 4 Mathdokus
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4 by 4 Mathdokus

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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Can you use the clues to complete these 4 by 4 Mathematical Sudokus?
3 by 3 Mathdokus
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3 by 3 Mathdokus

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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Can you use the clues to complete these 3 by 3 Mathematical Sudokus?
Mathdoku
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Mathdoku

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Complete the Mathdoku grid using the clues. Can you convince us that the number you have chosen for each square has to be correct?
An Easy Way to Multiply by 10?
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An Easy Way to Multiply by 10?

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Do you agree with Badger's statements? Is Badger's reasoning 'watertight'? Why or why not?
Equivalent Pairs
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Equivalent Pairs

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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Can you match pairs of cards which show the same amount?
Subtraction Slip
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Subtraction Slip

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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Can you spot the mistake in this video? How would you work out the answer to this calculation?
Compare the Calculations
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Compare the Calculations

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Can you put these four calculations into order of difficulty? How did you decide?