Countdown starter

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Helen Coombes
Countdown starter
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Number: Calculation
Resource type
Student activity
Game/quiz

A short activity for KS3 which works like the number round in Countdown: six smaller and one target number are given. Use the four basic operations as many times as needed and the six smaller numbers at most once to reach the target number.

There are 3 solvable problems on each slide, giving everyone a chance to complete at least one.

Generally, the problems get harder as you go right.

As there are many ways to find the answer, we have not included sample answers. So, you can enjoy the challenge as well!

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5

12/04/2021

Thanks for the comment. We decided, in this instance, that there are so many possible answers that sample answers would not be particularly helpful.

Neil Hendry

28/01/2018

Good activity for keeping the class on task in the last 5 mins of the lesson. Some sample answers would be helpful.

Archana Sarma

28/01/2018

5

5

12/04/2021

Thanks for the comment. We decided, in this instance, that there are so many possible answers that sample answers would not be particularly helpful.

Neil Hendry

28/01/2018

Good activity for keeping the class on task in the last 5 mins of the lesson. Some sample answers would be helpful.

Archana Sarma

28/01/2018

5