Multiplication and division

problem

Number Tracks

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Ben's class were cutting up number tracks. First they cut them into twos and added up the numbers on each piece. What patterns could they see?
problem

The Money Maze

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Go through the maze, collecting and losing your money as you go. Which route gives you the highest return? And the lowest?
problem

Cows and Sheep

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Use your logical reasoning to work out how many cows and how many sheep there are in each field.
problem

Fingers and Hands

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

How would you count the number of fingers in these pictures?
problem

Sort Them Out (2)

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Can you each work out the number on your card? What do you notice? How could you sort the cards?
problem

Lemons and Oranges

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Can you work out how many lemons are on the table?
game

Four Go for Two

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Four Go game for an adult and child. Will you be the first to have four numbers in a row on the number line?
problem

Looking at Lego

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

This task offers an opportunity to explore all sorts of number relationships, but particularly multiplication.
problem

Surprising Split

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

Does this 'trick' for calculating multiples of 11 always work? Why or why not?
game

Sumo

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

A number game requiring a strategy.