Math Colour Band Activity: Self-Paced, Student-Led Learning

Math Colour Band Activity: Self-Paced, Student-Led Learning

Engage students in interactive, self-paced Maths learning with this Colour Band Activity. Inspired by the French “ceinture” approach, this resource allows students to progress at their own speed, using colour bands to guide mastery and support mixed-ability classrooms.

How to Teach

• Print the sheets for students to work through and self-mark after each colour band
• Alternatively, cut out each band and distribute them to students once they complete a level
• Colour bands provide a clear visual progression to motivate and track learning

Topics Included

✔ Write Numbers as Words
✔ Addition
✔ Subtraction
✔ Multiplication

Benefits for Students

• Promotes independent, self-paced learning
• Supports mastery of core Maths skills
• Encourages student-led progression and responsibility for learning
• Visual colour bands help track progress and motivate learners
• Suitable for mixed ability classrooms

Perfect For

• Whole-class Maths lessons
• Small group or individual practice
• Intervention or extension work
• Homework or independent learning stations
• Visual, structured learning for progression monitoring