Multiplication and division

  • Our Numbers
    problem

    Our numbers

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    These spinners will give you the tens and unit digits of a number. Can you choose sets of numbers to collect so that you spin six numbers belonging to your sets in as few spins as possible?

  • Two dice, each showing five.
    problem

    Doubling fives

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    This activity focuses on doubling multiples of five.

  • Double or Halve?
    problem

    Double or halve?

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Throw the dice and decide whether to double or halve the number. Will you be the first to reach the target?

  • Shut the Box for Two
    game

    Shut the box for two

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Shut the Box game for an adult and child. Can you turn over the cards which match the numbers on the dice?
  • Birthday Sharing
    problem

    Birthday sharing

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    It's Sahila's birthday and she is having a party. How could you answer these questions using a picture, with things, with numbers or symbols?

  • Tables Teaser
    problem

    Tables teaser

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    How will you work out which numbers have been used to create this multiplication square?

  • Are you well Balanced?
    problem

    Are you well balanced?

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Can you work out how to make each side of this balance equally balanced? You can put more than one weight on a hook.

  • Magic Plant
    problem

    Magic plant

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    On Friday the magic plant was only 2 centimetres tall. Every day it doubled its height. How tall was it on Monday?

  • Starfish Spotting
    problem

    Starfish spotting

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    How many starfish could there be on the beach, and how many children, if I can see 28 arms?

  • What's Left?
    problem

    What's left?

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Use this grid to shade the numbers in the way described. Which numbers do you have left? Do you know what they are called?