Guinea Pig Maths: Adding & Subtracting Rational Numbers | KS3 Year 7

Guinea Pig Math Adding & Subtracting Rational Numbers (KS3 / Year 7)

Make KS3 Maths fun and engaging!

This resource features 25 hilarious guinea pig-themed word problems, each paired with a fun, cartoony image to make adding and subtracting rational numbers exciting for students. Every problem is designed to teach positive and negative numbers, fractions, and decimals while keeping learners entertained.

Perfect for Year 7, KS3, and intervention classes, this resource turns maths into a fun, visual, and memorable experience.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

Fully aligned with KS3 Maths for Adding & Subtracting Rational Numbers

Word problems only - develops reasoning and problem-solving skills

Visual & engaging - each question has a funny guinea pig scenario

Suitable for lesson starters, plenaries, homework, or revision

No-prep ready - print or use digitally for immediate classroom use

Supports visual learners, reluctant learners, and EAL students

Why Students Love It

Guinea pigs in fun human roles (teacher, firefighter, scientist, astronaut, etc.)

Humorous and playful situations that make maths feel less scary

Cartoon-style illustrations that grab attention instantly

Helps visualize number lines, gains, losses, and movement

Students practice maths without feeling bored - learning becomes fun!

Skills Covered (TES / KS3 Aligned)

Adding rational numbers (integers, fractions, decimals)

Subtracting rational numbers

Understanding positive and negative numbers

Number line reasoning

Real-world word problems

Perfect For

KS3 Maths / Year 7

Adding & Subtracting Rational Numbers

Lesson starters, plenaries, and homework

Visual and engaging classrooms

Intervention and revision sessions

Fun maths activities to increase engagement