A story-based cloze on missing number problems for Year 3 maths. Pupils help Inspector Digit crack cases by filling 12 gaps using a word bank of multiplication and division vocabulary, including array, groups and fact. They then write their own missing number sentence from the 3, 4 or 8 times tables. Answers included. Matches three England National Curriculum multiplication and division objectives.
Number — multiplication and division
“Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables”
Inspector Digit's cases all use facts from these tables.
Number — multiplication and division
“Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division”
Missing numbers are the whole plot of the story.
A detective cloze with 12 gaps, filled from a 12-word bank of maths vocabulary.
Write a missing number sentence using the 3, 4 or 8 times tables, then explain one word from the bank.
The 12 words in order, plus acceptance notes for the open questions.
Cover lesson
The story, word bank and answer key make it fully self-running.
Vocabulary check
The cloze reveals who can use words like array and division correctly in context.
Homework
A reading-and-writing take on maths that needs no equipment at home.
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