014 Number Puzzle Time 2

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Activity OutcomeInvestigating place value in large whole numbers to 1 000 000's. Logic.
MTS Set MTS6
NATIONAL Curriculum The Number System
Topics Understand Whole Numbers
Keywords Place Value, Logic, Large Numbers, Integers
GroupingLearning pairs
ResourcesNot applicable
Lesson Notes
  • Students work in pairs to solve the three puzzles.
  • Share strategies and solutions. Ask students to demonstrate how to work back from the solution to check answers.
  • Students create puzzles in their learning pairs.
ReflectionsStudents select 'best' problems to contribute to a class set. Use the class set problems in a follow up lesson.
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AnswersPuzzle 1 10 101 Puzzle 2 69 999 Puzzle 3 341 533