Secret Codes
Purpose
This is a level 3 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 6 of the Number Framework.
A PDF of the student activity is included.
Achievement Objectives
NA3-2: Know basic multiplication and division facts.
Student Activity
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Specific Learning Outcomes
know multiplication facts
know division facts
Required Resource Materials
FIO, Level 2-3, Basic Facts, Secret codes, page 17
Activity
Activities One and Two
Students will enjoy making up their own codes for others to solve. It is important for them to realise that the answers that match given letters must have a number of possible facts in case that letter is used more than once. A process for making such codes is:
Answers to Activities
Activity One
If you multiply a number by zero, the answer will be zero.
Activity Two
A blue whale may weigh 134 tonnes.
Attachments
SecretCodes.pdf201.04 KB