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		<title>Maths game: Criss Cross 3 Addition (1)</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2011/07/08/maths-game-criss-cross-3-addition-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a simple 2 player game suitable for children who are learning single figure addition facts. Two sets of coloured counters and a calculator are needed. Player 1 chooses two numbers from the list below. Add the two numbers on the calculator. If the answer is on the grid place a red counter on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maths board game: Make 31</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2011/02/28/maths-board-game-make-31/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a great game for two players to help with mental addition of small numbers. Each player takes it in turn to place a counter over one of the numbers. When a counter is paced on the board the number is added to a joint total. It is a good idea to write the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Balloon bursting puzzle</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2010/12/20/balloon-bursting-puzzle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here we have a nice little puzzle for older children. The Maths Ratty is holding a huge bunch of balloons with numbers on. All you have to do is work out which balloon is left when the three problems have been answered. Children need to know a little bit about multiples, square numbers and prime [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maths puzzles</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2010/12/07/maths-puzzles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Christmas rapidly approaching and the unit plans finished for the term it is a great time to try out some maths puzzles which lead to a better knowledge of the subject and an improvement in logical thinking. There are some great games and puzzles on the site for all aged children. The word searches [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maths puzzle: One to nine (2)</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2010/08/17/maths-puzzle-one-to-nine-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Maths puzzles and games]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our first &#8216;One to Nine&#8217; puzzle proved to be very popular so here is another. Aimed at upper juniors, (9-11 yr old) there are a few points to consider when getting started with these puzzles. Firstly, the rules of Bodmas do not apply; the sentence is calculated in the order shown. Secondly, each digit can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maths puzzle: One to nine (1)</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2010/07/19/maths-puzzle-one-to-nine-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a tricky little puzzle which is aimed at Year 6 or upper juniors (9/11). Ideal for wet breaks! Using just the digits 1 to 9 complete the number sentences, both across and down, so that they are all correct. A good knowledge of tables is needed, together with the ability to add and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maths puzzle: Initial numbers answers</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2009/12/27/maths-puzzle-initial-numbers-answers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Maths puzzles and games]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I bet you can&#8217;t wait to get the answers to those frustrating letters I put on the site last week. Well, here they are. Some are very simple, such as: 28 days in February or 1066 Battle of Hastings. For the full answer list  click on the link. Initials Numbers answers Download &#8220;Initials_answer&#8221;File Size: 48.75 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maths puzzle: Initial Numbers</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2009/12/18/maths-puzzle-initial-numbers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the last day of term and snowing quite heavily here so it looks as if there is no school at all for many children. Teachers will not be getting their pressies or having their last afternoon parties! Oh well, here is a little puzzle for you to contemplate over the Christmas period. Each number [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Year 4 maths worksheet: multiplying by 10 and 100</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2009/04/06/year-4-maths-worksheet-multiplying-by-10-and-100/</link>
		<comments>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2009/04/06/year-4-maths-worksheet-multiplying-by-10-and-100/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Free Year 4 Maths Worksheets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maths puzzles and games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multiplication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[place value]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding what happens when you multiply a whole number by 10 is crucial to understanding maths at primary school and indeed with later maths. Children should have carried out lots of practical work with base 10 apparatus in school to show that: when you multiply a whole number by 10 the digits move one place [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tables worksheet: 4x, 5x, 8x and 10 x tables</title>
		<link>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2009/02/26/tables-worksheet-4x-5x-8x-and-10-x-tables/</link>
		<comments>http://mathsblog.co.uk/2009/02/26/tables-worksheet-4x-5x-8x-and-10-x-tables/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peter</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Free Worksheets Maths: four rules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maths puzzles and games]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A second in our series of tables worksheets covering the 4 times, 5 times, 8 times and 10 times tables. Remember to learn tables by saying them out loud, as well as timing answers using worksheets such as these. 4 8 5 and 10 times table pg 2 Download &#8220;48510 Times Table Pg 2&#8221;File Size: [...]]]></description>
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