Square and cube numbers

MathematicsMultiplication & DivisionAges 9–10

Recognise and use square numbers and cube numbers, and the notation for squared (²) and cubed (³)

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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?

Recognise and use square numbers and cube numbers, and the notation for squared (²) and cubed (³)

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“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?”