Mental calculations

  • What Could \It Be?
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    What Could It Be?

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    In this calculation, the box represents a missing digit. What could the digit be? What would the solution be in each case?

  • Unit Differences
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    Unit Differences

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    This challenge is about finding the difference between numbers which have the same tens digit.

  • Double or Halve?
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    Double or Halve?

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    Throw the dice and decide whether to double or halve the number. Will you be the first to reach the target?

  • Tables Teaser
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    Tables Teaser

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    How will you work out which numbers have been used to create this multiplication square?

  • Fruity Pairs
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    Fruity Pairs

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    Which two items of fruit could Kate and Sam choose? Can you order the prices from lowest to highest?

  • Subtraction Slip
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    Subtraction Slip

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    Can you spot the mistake in this video? How would you work out the answer to this calculation?

  • Equivalent Pairs
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    Equivalent Pairs

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    Can you match pairs of cards which show the same amount?

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    Noah

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    Noah saw 12 legs walk by into the Ark. How many creatures did he see?

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    Ladybirds in the Garden

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    In Sam and Jill's garden there are two sorts of ladybirds with 7 spots or 4 spots. What numbers of total spots can you make?