Multiplication squares

Multiplication squares

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This task is about using numbers to complete some multiplication arrays.
Using multiplication, fill in the squares in the boxes below so that:
  

•    the numbers across each row multiply to the product at the end of the row, and
•    the numbers down each column also multiply to the product at the bottom of each column.
•    Only the numbers 1-10 can be used. The same number can be used more than once.

  

a)

multiplication square
b) multiplication square
c) multiplication square

 

Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Number and Algebra, Equations and expressions
Key Competencies: 
Thinking
Keywords: 
equations, multiplication, basic facts, problem solving, arrays
Description of task: 
Students complete 3 multiplication arrays by selecting from given numbers.
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: 
  

Y6 (11/1998)
a) moderate
b) moderate
c)
 


 or 
moderate