Multiplication and division

  • Jumping
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    Jumping

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    7 to 11
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    After training hard, these two children have improved their results. Can you work out the length or height of their first jumps?

  • Let us divide!
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    Let Us Divide!

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    Look at different ways of dividing things. What do they mean? How might you show them in a picture, with things, with numbers and symbols?

  • Multiply Multiples 1
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    Multiply Multiples 1

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    7 to 11
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    Can you complete this calculation by filling in the missing numbers? In how many different ways can you do it?

  • Multiply Multiples 2
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    Multiply Multiples 2

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    Can you work out some different ways to balance this equation?

  • Multiply Multiples 3
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    Multiply Multiples 3

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    7 to 11
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    Have a go at balancing this equation. Can you find different ways of doing it?

  • Division Rules
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    Division Rules

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

  • Picture Your Method
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    Picture Your Method

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    7 to 11
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    Can you match these calculation methods to their visual representations?

  • Compare the Calculations
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    Compare the Calculations

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    7 to 11
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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?
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    An Easy Way to Multiply by 10?

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    7 to 11
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    Do you agree with Badger's statements? Is Badger's reasoning 'watertight'? Why or why not?

  • Digit Discovery
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    Digit Discovery

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    7 to 11
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    Here is an interesting property about two sets of digits. Can you work out what the digits might be?