The resource, ‘Mind Boggling’ provides word problems involving numbers for students to solve by choosing and using the most appropriate operations. Students can use the resource independently or in pairs, and discussion will help them understand why some operations are more effective than others. The problems that use fractions may require more support. An answer …More
In the learning activity ‘Operation Time’ Simon uses some invented machines to change numbers with a variety of operations. Students are challenged to determine the numbers that come out of or are put into the machines, using their knowledge of number operations. Students are encouraged to discuss their results with a classmate. An answer sheet …More