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Missing Number Bingo

Level Three
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
To practice counting forwards and backwards with decimal numbers. This is a whole class game but can be played in small group situations where they can take turns to call the numbers. Both cards can be played at the same time which caters for differing students’ needs.

order tenths (decimals)

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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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Common Multiples

Level Four
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
This activity provides students with a fun, game context in which to practice finding common multiples of numbers. This activity builds knowledge to help develop multiplicative strategies.

Identify common multiples of numbers to 10.

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Mixing the methods - mental exercises for the day

Level Three
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities

Solve problems using a combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division mental strategies.

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Target 15.287

Level Four
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
To give students practice in adding numbers from one up to ones of thousands or decimal numbers from thousandths to ones. This is a whole class game but can be played in small group situations where they can take turns to roll the die. Both cards can be played at the same time which caters for...

use their knowledge of the place value structure to add decimals together.

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Easy fraction game

Level Four
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
To give students practise in adding fractions that match the descriptions eg. 1/8 + 1/4 ‘add to less than 1’. This can be used as a class starter or as an independent game.

add fractions with related denominators.

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Create A Question

Level Four
Number and Algebra
Problem solving activities
  • Use their mathematical knowledge to invent problems.
  • Solve other students' problems.
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