Clouds

The "Sum Sky" is obscured by clouds. What do you think the calculations in the sky would look like if there were no clouds?

33 + 33 = 66

20 x 3.7 = 74

5.3 - 2.2 = 3.1

16.8 + 3.93 = 20.73

3.71 - 2.3 = 1.41

315 รท 9 = 35

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Topics: Starter | Arithmetic

  • The Best Maths Class 7cd/M3, King Alfred's College, Oxfordshire
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  • I found the last one quite confusing. But a nice challenge to start our lesson today. It was easier with a calculator but we made a rule not to.
  • Beth, Weston
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  • It would be nice if we could move the clouds to make it more interactive. Apart from that I loved it. Year 10.
  • Kate,
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  • I`m from year 4 and I think we should be able to move the clouds so we can see if we got the answers right.
    [Transum: 'Good idea, you can now drag the clouds away']
  • Karen, Australia
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  • We can't move the clouds even though the previous response indicates otherwise.

    [Transum: The weather has improved and once again the clouds are moveable - Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for letting Transum know!]

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