Presents basic mathematical concepts. Crow and the Count travel to Scotland to claim an inherited castle. The benefactor has left a fortune to the person who can solve the mystery of the magic square. This the two friends do after much juggling of numbers; the reshuffling illustrates the interchangeability of addends in an addition equation (associative property). Previewing recommended for follow-up work for teachers. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504619
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Juvenile films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)