Mental calculations

  • Multiply Multiples 1
    problem

    Multiply multiples 1

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you complete this calculation by filling in the missing numbers? In how many different ways can you do it?

  • Multiply Multiples 2
    problem

    Multiply multiples 2

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you work out some different ways to balance this equation?

  • Multiply Multiples 3
    problem

    Multiply multiples 3

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Have a go at balancing this equation. Can you find different ways of doing it?

  • Picture Your Method
    problem

    Picture your method

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you match these calculation methods to their visual representations?

  • Compare the Calculations
    problem

    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?

  • An Easy Way to Multiply by 10?
    problem

    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?

  • Mathdoku
    problem

    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?
  • Calculator Bingo
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    Calculator bingo

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This is a game for two players. What must you subtract to remove the rolled digit from your number? The first to zero wins!

  • Roll these Dice
    problem

    Roll these dice

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Roll two red dice and a green dice. Add the two numbers on the red dice and take away the number on the green. What are all the different possible answers?