Topics: Starter | Arithmetic | Problem Solving

• Miriam Candelaria, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
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• It is fun and a great day starter. I would really appreciate the answer key, though.
• Transum,
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• Thanks Miriam, you'll find the answers to most starters right at the bottom of the page for those who have a Transum subscription.
• Helsby High School, 10y4
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• Most of the class thought this was a good starter. Thank You
• Mrs O'hagan's 3rd Yr Class, Holyrood Sec School Glasgow
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• We enjoyed the activity and would like similar but even more challenging!
• 6LC, West Kidlington Primary School
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• It was quite hard but we really enjoyed it!
• Transum,
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• What strategies might you use to do this activity? Most people would probably reach for their calculator straight away but the task requires a more thoughtful approach. Each calculation has a different form and different suppositions can be made depending on the digits that are given. Trial and improvement with a planned range of possible missing digits and a calculator used wisely will help solve this puzzle. Each time the page is refreshed a different set of calculations will appear giving plenty of opportunity for practice.
• Maths Brainy Badgers, United Kingdom
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• We found it fun and challenging in a good way.

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