Get ready for a mind-bending math adventure! We're about to explore a cool number trick that will make you feel like a math wizard. It's fun, easy, and totally magical!
Setting Up the Trick
1
Choose a Number
Ask the children to think of any number. It can be big or small!
2
Keep it Secret
Tell them to remember their number but not to tell anyone. It's a secret!
3
Get Ready
Prepare to amaze them with your maths superpowers. Put on your invisible wizard hat!
The Magic Steps
1
Add 7
Tell them to add 7 to their secret number. Watch their eyes light up!
2
Subtract 3
Now, ask them to subtract 3 from the result. The magic is building!
3
Add 2
Next, they should add 2. The suspense is growing. What will happen next?
4
Subtract 6
Finally, tell them to subtract 6. The magic spell is almost complete!
The Big Reveal
Ta-da!
Reveal that their final number is the same as their original secret number!
Amazement
Watch as your friend's jaw drops in amazement. How did you know?
Maths Magic
Explain that it's not really magic, but the power of maths at work!
How It Works: The Secret Revealed
Addition
We add 7 and 2, which is a total of 9 added to the original number.
Subtraction
We subtract 3 and 6, which is a total of 9 subtracted from the number.
Balance
The additions and subtractions cancel each other out, leaving the original number!
Why It's So Cool
Balance
It shows how addition and subtraction can balance each other out in maths.
Problem-Solving
It encourages students to think about how numbers work together in fun ways.
Math Magic
It makes maths feel magical and exciting, boosting interest in the subject.
Try It Yourself!
1
Practise
Try the trick with different starting numbers. Does it always work?
2
Experiment
Can you change the numbers in the steps and still make it work?
3
Create
Make up your own math trick using what you've learned. Be creative!