4 by 4 Number square

4 by 4 Number square

Pencil and paper
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This task is about finding the correct numbers to complete an addition number square.
 
Cut out the numbers at the bottom of the page and use them to fill in the squares below so that:
  • the sum of each row equals the total at the end of the row, and
  • the sum of each column also equals the total at the bottom of the column. 

You may only use the number cards provided. There will be 10 cards left over.

Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Number and Algebra, Equations and expressions
Keywords: 
linear equations, addition, problem solving
Description of task: 
Students select from a range of given numbers to complete a 4 x 4 'addition number square' with given row and column totals.
Curriculum Links: 
Key competencies
This resource involves identifying and implementing strategies to solve multistep problems. This relates to the Key Competency:Thinking.
For more information see http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Key-competencies
 
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically, set 4
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 
2 marks
(all 6 correct)
or
1 mark
(5 correct)