Subtraction Safari Differentiated Maths Game

Subtraction Safari Differentiated Maths Board Game

Make subtraction practice fun, engaging and purposeful with Subtraction Safari, a ready-to-use maths board game designed to help pupils consolidate essential subtraction skills through play.

Designed primarily for children aged 9-1 1, this differentiated resource is suitable for Progression Step 3 (Wales), Key Stage 2 (England), Second Level (Scotland) and Stage 4 / 5th and 6th Class (Ireland).

Subtraction Safari gives pupils repeated opportunities to apply their mathematical knowledge, develop calculation strategies and build confidence with subtraction in a relaxed and motivating game format.

Why teachers will love it

Subtraction Safari turns traditional subtraction practice into an interactive activity that pupils will actually want to play! It is ideal for consolidating previously taught skills, developing calculation fluency, encouraging mathematical discussion and providing meaningful independent practice.

The game can be used during maths lessons, independent learning, rotations, interventions, revision sessions, morning activities or as an engaging early-finisher task.

The game can be used during maths lessons, independent learning, rotations, interventions, revision sessions, morning activities or as an engaging early-finisher task.

This means the whole class can play the same game while accessing questions appropriate to their level of understanding.

Skills Developed:

Through playing Subtraction Safari, pupils have opportunities to practice and consolidate skills including:
Subtracting numbers accurately
Applying written and mental subtraction strategies
Selecting appropriate calculation methods
Solving subtraction problems
Applying subtraction skills in different contexts
Mathematical reasoning and discussion
Explaining and justifying answers

Learning Through Play

Games provide a fantastic opportunity for pupils to practice mathematical skills repeatedly without learning feeling repetitive. Subtraction Safari encourages pupils to talk about maths, learn from one another, problem-solve and apply previously taught knowledge while enjoying a little friendly competition!
It is particularly useful once subtraction strategies have been explicitly taught and pupils need opportunities to consolidate, revisit and strengthen their understanding.

Suitable For

Designed primarily for children aged 9-1 1, with three differentiated challenge levels allowing the resource to support a range of abilities and levels of mathematical confidence.
Wales: Curriculum for Wales : Progression Step 3
England: Key Stage 2 Mathematics : particularly Years 5 and 6
Scotland: Curriculum for Excellence : Second Level / P 5-P 7
Ireland: Primary Curriculum : Stage 4 / 5th and 6th Class

The differentiated Hard, Harder and Hardest challenge levels make the game suitable for mixed-ability classes, allowing pupils to access the same engaging activity while working at an appropriate level of challenge.