$Magic squares: 3 by 3 puzzles: math puzzle for Grade 4, page 1 preview$

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Magic squares: 3 by 3 puzzles · Grade 4

Fill the empty cells so every row, column and diagonal adds up to the magic sum. Find a line with one gap, work out what it needs, and keep going.

Grade 4 · ages 9 to 10
Medium
10 to 15 minutes
1 page
Free

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What the sheet says

Directions: Fill the empty squares so every row, every column and both diagonals add up to the magic sum.

How it works 2 7 6
2 + 7 + 6 = 15, and so does every other row, column and diagonal.
Magic sum 114
Magic sum 123
Magic sum 102
Magic sum 93

What your child practices

Your child practices math for Grade 4 with this math puzzle.

Grades and ages: Grade 4, ages 9 to 10
Time: About 10 to 15 minutes
Subject: Mathematics
Level: Medium for Grade 4
Answer key: Yes, for grown-ups who sign in
Printing: 1 page, US Letter or A4, low-ink option
Updated: October 15, 2026

How to use it

Read the rules at the top together and try the first step side by side. Use a pencil so mistakes rub out easily, and check every answer at the end. It is pitched at the expected level for Grade 4, for practice after the topic has been taught.

An answer key comes with it as a separate page that grown-ups download after signing in.

Tip for grown-ups: Solve the worked example at the top together first, then let your child try the rest.

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