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Puzzle Square

From Numberblocks · 2020

Puzzle Square
5 min2nd3rdMath
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Summary

In “Puzzle Square,” the Numberblocks arrange blocks into equal rows to make rectangle and square numbers. A full episode (4:35) from the BAFTA-winning maths series — quick to drop into a maths warm-up or centre.

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All ages
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Discussion questions

Discussion

“Puzzle Square” helps children arrange blocks into equal rows to make rectangle and square numbers.

  1. How were the blocks arranged into equal rows?
  2. How can equal rows help you count the total faster?
  3. What numbers can make a perfect square?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: array, row, column, equal groups, rectangle.

Try it: Arrange counters into equal rows, then write the matching addition or multiplication.

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