Roman Numerals to 100 | Year 4 Loop Cards

Make learning Roman numerals to 100 fun with these 24 illustrated Year 4 maths loop cards! A hands-on, self-checking matching activity perfect for KS2.

Help children develop confidence in reading Roman numerals from I to C with this engaging, Ancient Rome-themed matching game. Featuring beautifully illustrated stone tablets, parchment scrolls, Roman columns and laurel leaves, these printable cards turn number recognition into an enjoyable classroom challenge.

What’s included?

• 24 Roman numeral loop cards across 3 printable pages (8 cards per page)
• A mixture of easier and more challenging Roman numerals, including additive and subtractive notation
• Clearly marked START and END cards
• Teacher instructions and a complete answer key
• Colourful Ancient Roman illustrations to engage pupils

How to play

Print and cut out the 24 cards, then shuffle them.

Children begin with the START card and read the Roman numeral on its right-hand side. They must find the card showing the matching number in standard digits on its left-hand side.

They continue matching cards until they reach END.

If all 24 cards have been used and the sequence finishes correctly, they’ve completed the challenge!

Perfect for:

• Year 4 maths lessons
• Roman numeral revision and consolidation
• Maths centres and independent activities
• Paired or small-group work
• Early finishers
• Home learning

National Curriculum Link: Year 4 Number and Place Value

Read Roman numerals to 100 (I to C) and know that over time, the numeral system changed to include the concept of zero and place value.

This activity specifically focuses on recognising and reading Roman numerals to 100, including understanding how numerals are combined using addition and subtraction.

A ready-to-print, engaging maths resource that encourages children to work independently, practise number recognition and check their own answers.