Balance Scale
Find the mystery number that balances the scale, from missing numbers to equations.
What it teaches
- Times tables 2 to 12: you choose which
- A strategy for every table: double, ten lots take away one, five lots and one more
- Division facts as the inverse of times
How to play
Step 1: Choose your tables and a level.
Step 2: Type each answer on the number pad.
Step 3: Beat Crayo to the finish line!
Levels
Start where it feels easy. Inside each level the questions get harder or easier as you play.
- Level 1 · Ages 6–82, 5 and 10Steady pacePlay level 1
- Level 2 · Ages 7–93, 4 and 8A bit quickerPlay level 2
- Level 3 · Ages 8–106, 7 and 9The tricky middlePlay level 3
- Level 4 · Ages 9–12Mixed to 12Fast pacePlay level 4
- Level 5 · Ages 10–14Times and divideLightning pacePlay level 5
Try a question
Level 2
What is 6 × 8?
6×8=?
Show the answer
Answer: 48
6 × 8 = 48
Double three times: 6, 12, 24, 48.
Level 4
What is 8 × 7?
8×7=?
Show the answer
Answer: 56
8 × 7 = 56
5 × 8 = 40 and 2 × 8 = 16. Together they make 56.
The strategy behind it
Each level links to a short lesson that shows the trick step by step.
Practise on paper
Printable worksheets on the same topic, with answer keys.
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