Multiplication and division

  • Number Tracks
    problem

    Number Tracks

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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?

  • The Money Maze
    problem

    The Money Maze

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

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

  • Cows and Sheep
    problem

    Cows and Sheep

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

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

  • Fingers and Hands
    problem

    Fingers and Hands

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

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

  • Sort them out (2)
    problem

    Sort Them Out (2)

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

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

  • Four Go for Two
    game

    Four Go for Two

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

    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
    1 out of 3

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

  • Sumo
    game

    Sumo

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    A number game requiring a strategy.

  • Mathdoku
    problem

    Mathdoku

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
    1 out of 3

    Complete the Mathdoku grid using the clues. Can you convince us that the number you have chosen for each square has to be correct?