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Teaching and learning activities from the Numeracy Development Project books, focused on number strategy and knowledge. Each activity is linked to the NZC and the Number Framework.

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Algebra Relays

Level Three
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
This activity provides students with a fun, game context in which to practice their early algebra skills.

solve simple algebraic equations using their basic multiplication facts.

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Cards to 24

Level Three
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
In this activity students use a deck of cards (or create their own set of cards with numbers on) to play a version of the 24 game. Students will use four cards and combinations of the four arithmetic operations to try to make a total of 24.

use the four arithmetic operations to make number sentences, which total 24.

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Multiply It!

Level Three
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
In this activity we solve number sentences involving the multiplication of several single digit numbers. Students are encouraged to combine the numbers in an order that makes it easier to perform the calculation mentally.

solve a number sentence involving the multiplication of 5 single digit numbers

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Multiply Target

Level Three
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
The purpose of this activity is for students to practise their multiplication facts.

recall their basic multiplication facts.

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More empty number lines

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
This activity encourages the students to focus on the order of numbers.

use a number line to order numbers to 1000 (and higher)

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Fractions and Grids

Level Three
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
In this activity we use a grid to help students think of different names for the same fraction. As they become familiar with a hundredths grid, they will find it easier to make connections between fractions and decimals.

list several different names for fractions represented by shaded rows in a hundredths grid.

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My Decimal Number

Level Three
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
In this activity students brainstorm different ways to represent decimal fractions. They will draw on their knowledge of decimal place value, addition and subtraction of decimals, and writing decimals in words and symbols.

represent decimal numbers in a variety of ways

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Show Me the Number

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
The purpose of this activity is to develop students’ ability to show two-digit numbers using place value material.

show two-digit numbers using place value material.

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Something's Hiding!

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
In this activity the purpose is to find out how many tens and ones blocks are hidden from a given total.

solve subtraction problems

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Big steps

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
The purpose is to develop useful strategies for mental calculation when counting in 10s and 100s.

state the difference between numbers by counting in 10s and 100s