Square Numbers (Year 6)

Practise square numbers within Arithmetic for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.

The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 6 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.

Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

Calculate: 7² + 3².

  • 58
  • 100
  • 20
  • 21

Answer: 58. 49 + 9 = 58.

ProCompare and infer.

A coach holds 56 passengers. 9 coaches go on a trip. How many passengers total?

  • 504
  • 65
  • 456
  • 560

Answer: 504. 9 × 56 = 504.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

What is 3² + 4²?

  • 14
  • 24
  • 25
  • 49

Answer: 25. 3² = 9 and 4² = 16. 9 + 16 = 25. (This is a well-known Pythagorean triple!)

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Practise square numbers within Arithmetic for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
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