Multiplication and division

  • Four Go for Two
    game

    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.

  • 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?

  • Asteroid Blast
    game

    Asteroid Blast

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    A game for 2 people. Use your skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to blast the asteroids.
  • Pebbles
    problem

    Pebbles

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Place four pebbles on the sand in the form of a square. Keep adding as few pebbles as necessary to double the area. How many extra pebbles are added each time?

  • Dice and Spinner Numbers
    problem

    Dice and Spinner Numbers

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    If you had any number of ordinary dice, what are the possible ways of making their totals 6? What would the product of the dice be each time?

  • It Figures
    problem

    It Figures

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Suppose we allow ourselves to use three numbers less than 10 and multiply them together. How many different products can you find? How do you know you've got them all?
  • A silver magic wand and confetti on a blue background.
    problem

    Magic Constants

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In a Magic Square all the rows, columns and diagonals add to the 'Magic Constant'. How would you change the magic constant of this square?