Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·conceptual
Square and cube numbers
Recognise and use square numbers and cube numbers, and the notation for squared (²) and cubed (³)
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is mastering more complex multiplication and division — working with larger numbers, understanding factors and multiples, solving multi-step problems, and beginning to use formal written methods.
Evidence of understanding
- Identify 49 as 7² and explain that 7 × 7 = 49
- Calculate 4³ = 64 and explain it means 4 × 4 × 4
- List the first ten square numbers
Assessment prompt
Does Square and cube numbers know that '5²' means 5 × 5 = 25 and '3³' means 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 — and can they work out other squared and cubed numbers?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.