24 different “minutes to” times are represented in three different ways, as an analog clock, as a digital time and as words. I separated “minutes to” and “minutes past” because “minutes to” is more difficult. This activity can be made simpler by reducing the number of cards to be matched.

Improper fraction matching games, description There are 10 different improper fractions in each set. These are represented in three different ways: as a picture, as a mixed number and as an improper fraction. The aim of the game is to match up all three representations of each one. Set 1: halves, thirds and quarters Set 2: fifths and tenths Set 3: sixths, sevenths, eighths, ninths, twelfths and fifteenths The 30 cards in each set can be used in different way. Simply match up the three representations of each fraction A rummy type game in which 2 or 3 players ask for the fractions needed to complete their triplets. The winner is the player with the most triplets at the end. A pelmanism type game in which the improper fraction and the mixed number are placed face down. Players take it in turns turning over two cards and keep the ones that match.

Two sets of “Follow Me” cards, one for “Minutes To” and the other for “Minutes past.” Each consists of 24 cards that resemble dominoes. 24 times are represented in 3 different ways: as an analog time, as a digital time or as words. These can be used individually or played as a game for 2-4 players.

This is a very simple introduction to algebra using counters or pennies to work out what the next patterns in the sequences are. From there, can they work out what the rule is for the nth member of the sequence?

This game encourages children to think flexibly about their dice scores. Add, subtract, multiply and divide the numbers on the dice to make the numbers on a 100 square. If they cannot add to their own row with the numbers they have thrown, can they block an opponent? This is a game suitable for any age from 7 up. Two or three players.