A Connect 4 type game based on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with fractions.
The first game board involves 'proper' fractions calculations(although answers can be mixed numbers).
The second game board involves mixed number calculations.
Resource written following template in ATM Mathematical Treasure Hunts publication. Activity practises/revises use of power, square root , fraction and bracket buttons on scientific calculator. Rounding to 1 dp is also involved. Cards need printing and sticking up around classroom. Pupils/pairs of pupils are given a starting point then find the six cards that make a cycle.
Fractions Bingo
This is a game of equivalent fractions bingo. It involves simplifying fractions.
There are 60 different bingo cards for the students and 30 equivalent fractions for you to draw out of a hat.
The game can be printed in colour or will work just as well in black and white.
You can laminate it if you want to reuse it, or just play it on paper.
All the answers are included on a separate answer sheet.
It could also be used as a matching activity by laying out all the cards on the table and having the children find the equivalent fractions to put on top of their boards. Each child will need their own set of matching cards.
Preparation
Cut out as many bingo cards as you need – one for each child.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t use all the cards. The game will still work.
Either cut out the individual equivalent fraction cards so that you can draw them randomly from a hat. Or just print the page and cross them off as you say them.
If you want to save time, don’t cut the bingo cards, just give each child 1 page with 2 cards on it and then play 2 games.
Playing the game
Draw out a fraction from the hat and say it out loud.
Put it to the side so that you don’t call the same one again.
The children try to find the equivalent fraction on their board and if they have it they cross it out.
It can be played without a calculator.
You can either play first person to make a line of 3, or first person to cross out their whole board.
Someone will definitely cross off their whole board after you have read out all 30 fractions, but probably before that! The very earliest someone could win is after 9 cards are read out.
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Keywords: game, fun maths, bingo, fractions, equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions.
Snakes and ladders; but with fractions; and dodecagonal dice: sum the negatives *and* positives before you make *your* move!
Yes, you too can practice:
* calculating equivalent fractions, so you can translate the
* fractions on the
* faces of the dodecagonal dice you made and hence
* calculate the sum of the
* positive and negative fractions on respective faces of each and hence
* make your correct directed fraction move!
equivalent fractions | adding & subtracting fractions | directed number | nets | dodecagons | properties of solids
A simple but effective game which revises different topics in maths.
Pupils play in teams. They choose an area (eg ratio) from the game board. The PowerPoint will throw up a question about the chosen area and reveal the answer when clicked.
This activity can easily last a whole one hour lesson. Pupils enjoy the competitive element. It can be used as a ‘fun’ way to revise maths in preparation for the KS2 SATs.
Categories in the game: calculation, reading scales, algebra, perimeter, area, angle, fractions, decimals, percentages, data handling (pie charts, line graphs), measure, co-ordinates etc.
This is a whole lesson on FDP Equivalents. This lesson is one of the most important in mathematics and is one of the keys to be good at mental maths as well as understanding the vital area of equivalence. This lesson is ready to go, with no prep required. It is also great for home learning. 23 slide presentation + lots of extra resources.
The lesson includes:
+ a starter
+ learning objectives (differentiated)
+ keywords
+ Superb teaching slides
+ lots of examples
+ snap game
+ matching activity
+ worksheet (with answers)
+ Plenary (using Traffic Light Cards)
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Students have a selection of questions of calculating with fractions and mixed numbers.
Students have a set time limit to gain as many points as they can - they get more points for more difficult questions.
I usually run this as an individual game but when there is a mixed ability class I pair the students up - weaker with stronger so that both members can contribute points to the score.
A fun game that can be played in pairs. Students look to win boxes with their final scores calculated by the total contents of all their boxes. However, to get their score they will need to add all their fractions together, leading to a fun way to learn!
The grid can be laminated and board pens used, to allow this resource to be used over and over again.
A greater starter to check prior learning or a fun way to check their understanding at the end of a lesson.
TO PLAY
You move by connecting two dots with a horizontal or vertical line.
When you place the last ‘wall’ of a single box, the box and its contents are yours.
The players move in turn, but whenever a player takes a box they must move again.
The board game ends when all the boxes have been taken.
Horse Race Game animated interactive PowerPoint
A dice game with full instructions on the PowerPoint
Learners play the game then discuss the class results
Fill in a sample space
Find the Probabilities
Worksheet pdf included
GCSE L2
Aims
Skills Developed
Use and apply mathematics in practical tasks
A positive attitude to mathematics, including confidence and enjoyment
Number
Methods of computation
Data Handling
Engage in experimental work in order to appreciate some of the principles which govern random events
Objectives
Demonstrate
Number
Ability to read and write numbers
Ability to use addition and subtraction facts
Ability to recognise and understand fractions
Data Handling
Ability to perform experiments in probability
Ability to list all possible outcomes of an event
Ability to recognise whether outcomes are certain/impossible
The knowledge that the sum of probabilities of all possible outcomes of an event is 1
The use of a sample space to tabulate 2 independent and combined events
Ability to calculate the related probability
maths GCSE numeracy Functional Skills Level 2
Probability Horse Race 1 available here
All Mandymaths_TES resources are here
This is a double lesson for Probability, it starts with a multiplication starter. The probability words are then introduced and an answer sheet is embedded for the students to write their own sentences on (they generally struggle with evens, don't allow them to have weather). A power point is embedded to introduce the number line and the students have to work out where the images or Yoda and Elvis go (it may sound odd but it will be more obvious when you see it!) There are parts where the students can come up to the board and put the fractions/percentages and decimals in the correct place (if you print these pages out, everyone can do them). There are questions on throwing dice and pulling coloured balls out of a bag which can be done practically. The Monty Hall problems is included with videos, then the game is on a few slides along with a game linked to the net. The plenary gets the students into groups at the front of the class and they have to work out if they are correct.
Early finishers activities and starter tasks BUNDLE of fractions, decimals and percents puzzles worksheets and decimals place value games, made for Key Stage 2 (KS2) Maths / Numeracy (Year 5 and 6), and KS3 (Year 7) for revision. 19 fun, no-prep Hidden Word / Spot the Mistakes puzzles (and answer keys) plus differentiated Four in a Row game boards and cards for place value understanding and ordering of decimal numbers to 2 and 3 decimal places. Ideal starters, warm ups, revision, early finishers challenges and homework activities.
Fractions Puzzles Included:
Puzzles 1 and 2: Equivalent Fractions
Puzzle 3: Fractions in Simplest Form / Simplifying Fractions
Puzzle 4: Fractions of Quantities / Amounts (Unit Fractions)
Puzzle 5: Fractions of Quantities / Amounts (Harder)
Puzzle 6: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
**Decimals Puzzles included: **
Ordering Decimals (Easier 1 star version)
Ordering Decimals (More challenging 2 star version)
Mental Addition and Subtraction of Decimals (Easier 1 star version)
Mental Addition and Subtraction of Decimals (More challenging 2 star version)
Multiplying Decimals by 10, 100 and 1000
Dividing Decimals by 10, 100 and 1000
Multiplying Decimals using Times Tables Facts
**Percentages Puzzles included: **
Decimal and Fraction Equivalents
Percentages of Quantities / Amounts (Easier 1 star version)
Percentages of Quantities / Amounts (More challenging 2 star version)
Percentage Increases
Percentages Decreases
Price Increases and Decreases by percentages (Pound AND dollar versions)
An engaging alternative to worksheets, these no prep puzzles make ideal starter, early finisher or homework activities. They can be completed individually or in pairs / groups. These puzzles are similar to codebreaker puzzles, with a maths-related word to be revealed after completing the calculations. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a decimals, fractions or percentages calculation and a letter. Students circle any boxes containing errors. Then they put together the letters from the remaining boxes to reveal a maths word. On some puzzles there is a further challenge question / task at the bottom of the page linked to the hidden word.
Students often forget or avoid checking their own work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking the calculations in these puzzles. Spotting common errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves.
For more information on the Decimals Four in a Row Games, please click on the individual resource pack.
Please explore my TES store for more Maths puzzles for different concepts.
Some of my other popular KS2 Maths resources:
6 Differentiated Four in a Row Games for Fractions of Amounts
54-Card Active Game / Treasure Hunt for Fractions of Amounts
54-Card Active Game / Treasure Hunt for Adding and Subtracting Decimals to One Place
Mental Maths Bundle Year 5 Year 6
Multiplication / Division Bundle
Angles / Symmetry Activities Bundle
Thank you for your interest in my resources. I hope your students enjoy using them. I would be grateful for a review if you get a spare moment.
Please visit FullShelf Resources for engaging, time-saving printables, activities and presentations to plan Primary (and some Secondary) Literacy / English, Maths / Numeracy and French lessons.
Fractions of Amounts/A Quantity Interactive Four in a Row Game. Ideal for using as a starter/plenary activity with KS2 and KS3 students.
Engage your students with this interactive PowerPoint game. Playing as two teams, students take turns answering questions to ‘claim’ each square as their own. The first team to claim four squares in a row (horizontally, vertically and diagonally) is the winner! Students will love this engaging and exciting activity - testing both their mathematical knowledge and tactical brilliance!
Objective
Calculate a fraction of an amount (or quantity) up to 100
Features
PowerPoint file pre-loaded with 24 questions.
Full instructions and answers
Clickable and interactive to engage students and save you time!
Re-usable - this PPT will reset each time you end the game, so it can be used time and time again!
Playable as a whole class activity or as a 1-1 tuition resource (student vs. teacher).
An activitiy which can be used a way of providing differentiated questions in class. Pupils to pick 3 questions from the noughts and crosses grid to answer must form a line of 3. Can be used for pupils to answer 3 as an individual or play as a game of noughts and crossses between a pair.
Percentages.
Equivalent Fractions, Rearranging Formula, Order of Operations, Adding and subtracting and adding negative numbers; this bundle has 5 card games for the price of 3. That’s a 40% discount.
The pack contains the following games:
• Rearranging Race | card game to practice rearranging equations
• Operations Rummy | advanced card game to practice the order of operations
• Calculation Switch! | card game for the practice of positive integer calculation
• Negative Switch! | card game on negative and positive integer calculation
• Fraction Fishing & Solitaire | card game to practice the recognition of equivalent fractions
A great selection of resources for mastery of the Year 6 calculations learning including differentiated worksheets, games, activities and presentations. Great for the classroom, homework or home school.
Unit Fractions of Amounts/A Quantity Interactive Four in a Row Game. Perfect as a plenary/starter activity, for KS2 or KS3
Engage your students with this interactive PowerPoint game. Playing as two teams, students take turns answering questions to ‘claim’ each square as their own. The first team to claim four squares in a row (horizontally, vertically and diagonally) is the winner! Students will love this engaging and exciting activity - testing both their mathematical knowledge and tactical brilliance!
Objective:
Calculate a unit fraction of an amount (or quantity) up to 100
Features:
PowerPoint file pre-loaded with 24 questions.
Full instructions and answers
Clickable and interactive to engage students and save you time!
Re-usable - this PPT will reset each time you end the game, so it can be used time and time again!
Playable as a whole class activity or as a 1-1 tuition resource (student vs. teacher).
This resource is a collection of ideas to help students work on multiplying and dividing fractions.
Including:
Multiplying Fractions 4 in a Line Game
This activity is to give students a chance to review multiplying fractions by fractions in a fun game activity. They must play in pairs to multiply fractions until they get four blocks in a row.
Multiplying Fractions & Discovering Reciprocals
This matching activity encourages students to think about a more varied set of situations where we need to multiply fractions, including multiplying fractions by integers and the need for cancelling.
It is then followed with an activity that leads students from multiplying fractions to thinking about how to find pairs of fractions that multiply to make 1 - i.e. to discovering reciprocals.
Multiplying & Dividing Fractions Match
This activity focuses on helping students to recognise equivalent calculations. They have to match calculations that result in the same answer, by noticing that multiplying by a fraction is the equivalent of dividing by its reciprocal.
Dividing Fractions Missing Numbers Puzzle
This activity requires students to work out the missing numbers to make a series of statements about dividing fractions true. It progresses to include some cases of division with mixed numbers.
All activities include answers.
Level up your students’ fraction fluency with “Equivalent Fractions: Task Cards”! This engaging set equips middle schoolers with the power to conquer identifying and creating equivalent fractions. Vibrant cards transform stations, games, and activities into interactive learning experiences. Students tackle relatable scenarios like comparing recipe ingredients or scaling art projects, solidifying key skills like simplification and problem-solving. The cards promote independent practice or collaborative learning, making them perfect for stations, homework, early finisher challenges, or quick assessments. Included student worksheets provide ample space for calculations and solutions, offering a clear window into their understanding for easy grading!
Use them for independent practice, partner work, or whole-class games, promoting collaboration and problem-solving. Included student worksheets provide space for calculations and solutions, making assessment a breeze.
Kids from 3rd-5th grade will love the 42 pages of baseball themed worksheets. You will find a fit for any ability in your class.
Fractions: from beginning to difficult. There pages on basic color fraction problems, and there are pages on simplifying fractions and adding different 2-digit denominators. The fraction word problems are baseball-themed.
Decimals: There are pages of adding decimals, fill-in the missing decimals, and read and write the decimal.
Percents: This is my favorite section because it includes a Percent Circle Guide (instructions on how to use the percent circle). No teacher should be without one when teaching the most simple way to calculate percent word problems. Also, the word problems have a baseball theme. Kids will love it!
Common Core aligned.
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This versatile game motivates students to improve their basic calculation skills, since their peers will correct any errors. It can be used repeatedly as a lesson starter, as a revision lesson, or an end of term activity.
It can be adapted to suit different ability levels, so can be used with mixed ability classes.
You set the pace of increasing skill needed, either for a whole class or for individual groups.
Initial preparation time is certainly repaid by the repeated use of the cards, and student interest is kept high with changes to the pack size / higher value cards / negative, decimal & fraction value cards / highest or lowest total wins / change of operation to be used or any mix of these alternatives keeping students enthusiasm high.
