Plus, minus, times and divide

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This task is about choosing the right operation to make number sentences true.

Question 1Change answer

Select the sign ( + – × or ÷ ) which needs to go into each box to make the equation correct.

The first one has been done for you.

Select the sign ( + – × or ÷ ) which needs to go into each box to make the equation correct.

The first one has been done for you.

e.g., 15 1 = 16

+ would be selected because 15 + 1 = 16

a) 36 [+-x÷] 4 = 40

b) 20 [+-x÷] 5 = 100

c) 80 [+-x÷] 7 = 73

d) 8 [+-x÷] 4 = 32

e) 36 [+-x÷] 4 = 9

Task administration:

This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (with auto marking displayed to students).

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Description of task:

Students select the correct operation to make equations true.

Learning Progression Frameworks

This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with

within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.

Answers/responses:

Y4 (06/1999)

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all 5 correct – moderate

4 correct – moderate

2-3 correct – very easy