MathematicsMultiplication & DivisionAges 9–10
Square and cube numbers
Recognise and use square numbers and cube numbers, and the notation for squared (²) and cubed (³)
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Square and cube numbersConceptual concept
Check understanding
- Identify 49 as 7² and explain that 7 × 7 = 49
- Calculate 4³ = 64 and explain it means 4 × 4 × 4
- List the first ten square numbers
“Does your child know that '5²' means 5 × 5 = 25 and '3³' means 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 — and can they work out other squared and cubed numbers?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Multiplication & Division
- Age range
- Ages 9–10