This learning activity, ‘Beat Yourself Down’ gives students opportunities to improve their addition and subtraction skills using columns of equations. Students are challenged to increase their speed and accuracy, using a stopwatch and repeated performances. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
The game, ‘Diamond Dazzle’ gives students practice in adding one-digit numbers to two-digit numbers. They need to be able to add their scores as they go, using mental addition strategies. The accompanying teaching notes suggest ways to support students and to vary the game.
This learning activity, ‘Give or Take’ is a game similar to Boggle. It is played by two or more students to make and solve simple addition and subtraction equations using two or three numbers. Students have to make as many equations as they can in three minutes. They check each others’ work and score points. …More
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