Multiplication and division

  • 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?

  • Division Rules
    problem

    Division rules

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This challenge encourages you to explore dividing a three-digit number by a single-digit number.

  • Four Go for Two
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    Four go for two

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Four Go game for an adult and child. Will you be the first to have four numbers in a row on the number line?
  • Looking at Lego
    problem

    Looking at Lego

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    This task offers an opportunity to explore all sorts of number relationships, but particularly multiplication.

  • Surprising Split
    problem

    Surprising split

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Does this 'trick' for calculating multiples of 11 always work? Why or why not?

  • Sumo
    game

    Sumo

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    A number game requiring a strategy.

  • 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?