Maths with the Moon | The Schools' Observatory

Maths is everywhere in science. Did you know that without maths, Neil Armstrong would not have walked on the Moon in 1969.

Can you answer these maths questions all about the Moon and the Apollo Missions to the Moon?

You'll need to know how to add and subtract, as well as the 2, 3, and 4 multiplication tables.

You can fill in the quiz below, or download the worksheet.

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Approx Duration

< 15 mins

Have a go!

Answer each of the maths questions. Write your answer (in numbers) in the blank spaces.

You may want to do some working out on a scrap piece of paper.

Press the 'check' button to find out how many you got correct.

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