Math Colour Band Activity: Write Numbers as Words

Math Colour Band Activity: Write Numbers as Words

Engage students in self-paced Maths learning with this interactive 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 and allow students to self-mark after each colour band
• Alternatively, cut out each band and distribute them as students complete each level
• Colour bands provide a visual progression to motivate and track learning

Topic Covered

✔ Write Numbers as Words

Benefits for Students

• Promotes independent, self-paced learning
• Encourages student-led progression and responsibility for learning
• Visual colour bands help track progress and motivate learners
• Supports mastery of writing numbers as words
• 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