4 by 4 Number square II

4 by 4 Number square II

Pencil and paper
Overview
Using this Resource
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This task is about completing a number square that sums correctly across the rows and columns.
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 that row, and
  • the sum of each column also equals the total at the bottom of that column.

You may only use the number cards provided.  There will be 8 cards left over.


 

Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
4
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 'number square' with given row and column totals.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Using symbols and expressions to think mathematically, sets 4-5
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)