This understanding numbers worksheet, ‘Function-Checking Machines’ asks students to practise checking equations by performing the inverse operation.
The learning activity, ‘Making Equations’ provides practice for students in making equations. They can work in pairs to create sensible equations with the number and operation cards provided. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
In this learning activity, ‘Making Numbers’ students use various combinations or numbers and operations to make a target value. They have the opportunity to use brackets, an important skill for future learning in algebra. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
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
This number and numerical operations worksheet, ‘Order of Operations’ allows for practice with the order of operations. Answer sheet provided with file download.