All For One

Drag the numbers onto the grid to make three fractions. Two numbers multiplied together make the denominators.

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Easier

3 by 3 Magic Square

Magic Square

If the four by four magic square is too big for you why not try this smaller, easier puzzle.

The short web address is:

Transum.org/go/?to=magic

Suggested

Magic Square Puzzle

Magic Square Puzzle

Find all of the possible ways of making the magic total from the numbers in this four by four magic square.

The short web address is:

Transum.org/go/?to=magicsquarepuzzle

Recommended

Hexagram Star

Hexagram Star

Arrange the twelve numbers on the hexagram so that the numbers in each line add up to the same total.

The short web address is:

Transum.org/go/?to=hexstar

Don't miss

Magic Square Jigsaw

Magic Square Jigsaws

Arrange the jigsaw pieces on the grid so that the numbers in each line add up to the same total.

The short web address is:

Transum.org/go/?to=magjig

Transum.org

This web site contains over a thousand free mathematical activities for teachers and pupils. Click here to go to the main page which links to all of the resources available.

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Mathematicians are not the people who find Maths easy; they are the people who enjoy how mystifying, puzzling and hard it is. Are you a mathematician?

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"I use Starter of the Day as a registration and warm-up activity for my Year 6 class. The range of questioning provided is excellent as are some of the images.
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Featured Activity

Suko Sujiko

Suko Sujiko

Interactive number-based logic puzzles similar to those featuring in daily newspapers designed to develop numeracy skills. These puzzles are drag and drop and can earn you a Transum Trophy.

Numeracy

"Numeracy is a proficiency which is developed mainly in Mathematics but also in other subjects. It is more than an ability to do basic arithmetic. It involves developing confidence and competence with numbers and measures. It requires understanding of the number system, a repertoire of mathematical techniques, and an inclination and ability to solve quantitative or spatial problems in a range of contexts. Numeracy also demands understanding of the ways in which data are gathered by counting and measuring, and presented in graphs, diagrams, charts and tables."

Secondary National Strategy, Mathematics at key stage 3

Go Maths

Learning and understanding Mathematics, at every level, requires learner engagement. Mathematics is not a spectator sport. Sometimes traditional teaching fails to actively involve students. One way to address the problem is through the use of interactive activities and this web site provides many of those. The Go Maths main page links to more activities designed for students in upper Secondary/High school.

Teachers

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When planning to use technology in your lesson always have a plan B!

Transum,

Saturday, February 17, 2018

"One method of finding a solution to a puzzle in which the digits one to nine have to be arranged in a particular formation is by trying every different permutation. This strategy however is very time consuming. Even if it only took one second to arrange the numbers and check whether a solution has been found, you would need to allow over one hundred hours to complete the task!

Developing a strategy with some insight or consideration of the number patterns might be a better course of action. Good Luck! "

Transum,

Sunday, October 22, 2023

"Levels one to four of this set of puzzles serve as a warm-up to level 5 which is the real challenge. The level 5 puzzle is taken from issue 564 of Chris Smith's excellent weekly newsletter from Grange Academy (@aap03102)."

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