Factors and Multiples Puzzle

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This puzzle provides an interesting context which challenges learners to apply their knowledge of the properties of numbers. Learners need to work with various types of numbers at the same time and consider their relationships to each other (e.g. primes, squares and specific sets of multiples).

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 11 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Number and Operations
      • Multiples and Factors
      • Number Systems
    • Reasoning and Proof
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Informal Categories

  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, University of Cambridge, 2007