interactivity
Interactive balance
In this simulation of a balance, you can drag numbers and parts of number sentences on to the trays. Have a play!
Multiplication and division
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Let's get flexible!
In this article for primary teachers, Ems outlines how we can encourage learners to be flexible in their approach to calculation, and why this is crucial.
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Being resilient - primary number
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Number problems at primary level that may require resilience.
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Being resilient - lower primary number
Are you resilient enough to solve these number problems?
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Being resourceful - primary number
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Number problems at primary level that require careful consideration.
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Developing number fluency - what, why and how
In this article for primary teachers, Lynne McClure outlines what is meant by fluency in the context of number and explains how our selection of NRICH tasks can help.
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Place value as a building block for developing fluency in the calculation process
This article for primary teachers encourages exploration of two fundamental ideas, exchange and 'unitising', which will help children become more fluent when calculating.
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Activities on the gattegno chart
In this article, Alf outlines six activities using the Gattegno chart, which help to develop understanding of place value, multiplication and division.
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Journeys on the gattegno tens chart
Alf describes how the Gattegno chart helped a class of 7-9 year olds gain an awareness of place value and of the inverse relationship between multiplication and division.
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More playing with numbers upper primary
More resources to support understanding multiplication and division through playing with numbers