Ideas and models for Multilink

FractionsDifferent ways of representing 1/4

Number BondsCan also support understanding of the commutative and

associative laws of adding.

AddingHelps to keep Multilink in groups of ten so numbers can

be made quickly.

MultiplicationCan support and demonstrate mental strategies, e.g. To

multiply by 9 you can multiply by 10 and subtract 1x.

Pattern and AlgebraChildren can start to predict how many cubes are

needed.

HalvingAgain, a really visual way to see what is happening.

VisualisingVery good for getting children to visualise shapes and

use appropriate vocabulary.

Odd/Even NumbersMakes a very visual way to know that when an odd number is added to another odd number it makes an even number.

Triangular NumbersDemonstrating that 2 consecutive triangular numbers will

add to a square number.