Multiplication and division

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?
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.
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?
game

Sumo

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

1 out of 3

A number game requiring a strategy.
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?
game

Asteroid Blast

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

A game for 2 people. Use your skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to blast the asteroids.
problem

Pebbles

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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?
problem

Dice and Spinner Numbers

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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?
problem

It Figures

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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?
problem

Magic Constants

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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?