Magic Squares – Make 15
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About this printable
Printable magic square puzzles for Class 3 and above – fill in the missing numbers so every row, column and diagonal adds up to 15. Answer key included. This free printable puzzles & games sheet from Paperworx is great for home, school and summer-holiday activities. Download the A4 PDF for free – no sign-up needed – and print as many copies as you like.
✏️ What your child will do
Your child looks at each 3×3 magic square, works out which numbers from 1 to 9 are missing, and fills the empty boxes so that every line adds up to 15.
🎯 What your child will learn
- Mental addition
- Logical reasoning and trial and error
- Checking work carefully
🧰 You will need
- Pencil and eraser
👣 How to do it
- Look at a row or column that has only one empty box.
- Add the two numbers you can see.
- Take that total away from 15 – that is the missing number.
- Keep going until every box is filled.
- Check all rows, columns and both diagonals, then compare with the answer key.
💡 Tips for parents
- Start with the first square – it has the fewest blanks.
- Fun fact: the number 5 is always in the centre of this magic square.