Small Satisfaction

Topics: Starter | Number Patterns | Problem Solving | Puzzles

• Mrs Martin's Class, 7abM4
• Tuesday, September 22, 2009
• "Once you have some of the numbers in the grid it is really easy to put the others in place.
  At first it's hard but start with the easy numbers."
• Bob, Medway
• Wednesday, September 23, 2009
• "This doesn't work. 2 belongs in two places as does 6. 2 is prime, a factor of 168 and even. 6 is a multiple of 3, it's a factor of 168 and it's even. Unless you actually want to start a discussion about the validity of graphs, I really wouldn't use this."
• Anne Carlill, Leeds City College
• Wednesday, November 04, 2009
• "This has been my most successful starter yet! I can't understand why anyone would be negative about it. It really gets students to retrieve what they know about square nos and primes. Thank you!"
• Gina, Derbyshire
• Tuesday, September 21, 2010
• "Of course it works! Not only that, there is only one solution; let's not forget that logic is a vital part of maths too. This is one of my favourite starters and can lead to all sorts of valuble discussions."
• Y6 Dream Team, Tickhill St. Mary's
• Wednesday, September 22, 2010
• "We'd like to see more of these."

 

• Dean Westbourne, Midlands
• Wednesday, September 22, 2010
• "Bob look at the big picture, yes some can fit in more than one place but pupils have to realise that all have to be used once as it states in the instructions! so I disagree with your comment it 'does work!'."
• Josh Hand, King's Worcester
• Thursday, September 22, 2011
• "Dear Bob
  My Class of Year 9s managed to complete this starter. It is possible. Take a logic class!
  Mr Hand
  Best Maths Teacher Ever
  Official."

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