An enlarged, completed magic square to use in a demonstration to the whole class of how magic squares work. An assessment checking skills in the four operations and the variety of language used in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Maths Mission A maths investigation involving addition of 2 digit numbers. Children use digit cards to create sums, and investigate where to place numbers to get a large total or a small total. Maths Mission 2 A differentiated task from that above, providing for lower ability children.
Children use digit cards to create sums and then calculate.
A small extension task is provided at the foot of the sheet, reinforcing place value. Final questions test the ability to solve multiplication problems, and knowledge of the language of multiplication. Also included are blank grids for a game of bingo. Ask children to insert a number less than 100 into each section on the grid. A comprehensive worksheet helping children to 'discover' the patterns and rules of the 3 and 4 times tables.