Elephant in England Number Trick

Activity
Practice numbers while doing a math trick.
Target level	JHS
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• Think of a number between 1-10.
• Subtract 5.
• Multiply by three.
• Square your number.
• Add the digits of you number together (2476: 2+4+7+6=19).
• If your number is equal to or greater than 5 then subtract 4.
• If your number is equal to or less than four then add five.
• Change your number into its corresponding letter in the alphabet.
• Think of a country in Europe that starts with your letter.
• Think of an animal that starts with your letter.
• After everyone has finished, all the answers should be the same. Everyone should have an Elephant in England.

See also

• Junior high school activities