Understanding Diamond Problems

What are diamond problems commonly used for in the curriculum?

• To practice multiplication and addition

• To understand fractions

• To learn about geometry

• To solve algebraic equations

In a diamond problem, what operation is used to find the top number?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What operation is used to find the bottom number in a diamond problem?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

If the side numbers are 3 and 4, what is the top number in the diamond problem?

• 1

• 10

• 12

• 7

In a diamond problem, if the product is 12 and one side number is 2, what is the other side number?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

What two numbers add up to 11 and multiply to 28 in a diamond problem?

• 3 and 8

• 7 and 4

• 5 and 6

• 2 and 14

When solving diamond problems, what is a suggested alternative way to write them?

• Using a circle

• Using a triangle

• Using a rectangle

• Using an X

If you have a side number of 9 and the sum is 16, what is the other side number?

• 7

• 6

• 8

• 5

What is the product of 8 and the missing number if their sum is 15?

• 72

• 64

• 56

• 48

Why are diamond problems important for higher-level math?

• They help with understanding geometry

• They are used in calculus

• They prepare students for factoring

• They are essential for statistics