Multilink can be used to represent fractions, demonstrate number bonds and properties of addition, support multiplication strategies like multiplying by 9, help children predict patterns and introduce algebra, provide a visual aid for halving and other operations, develop spatial skills and mathematical vocabulary, illustrate properties of odd and even numbers, and show relationships between triangular and square numbers.

1. Ideas and models for
Multilink

2. Fractions
Different ways of representing 1/4

3. Number Bonds
Can also support understanding of the commutative and
associative laws of adding.

4. Adding
Helps to keep Multilink in groups of ten so numbers can
be made quickly.

5. Multiplication
Can support and demonstrate mental strategies, e.g. To
multiply by 9 you can multiply by 10 and subtract 1x.

6. Pattern and Algebra
Children can start to predict how many cubes are
needed.

7. Halving
Again, a really visual way to see what is happening.

8. Visualising
Very good for getting children to visualise shapes and
use appropriate vocabulary.

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

10. Triangular Numbers
Demonstrating that 2 consecutive triangular numbers will
add to a square number.