interactivity
Interactive Balance
In this simulation of a balance, you can drag numbers and parts of number sentences on to the trays. Have a play!
Comparing and ordering numbers
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True or False?
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Without doing lots of calculations, can you decide which of these number sentences are true? How do you know?
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Sweetie Box
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Max and Bryony both have a box of sweets. What do you know about the number of sweets they each have?
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Less is More
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Use your knowledge of place value to try to win this game. How will you maximise your score?
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Truth or Lie
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
Take a look at the video of this trick. Can you perform it yourself? Why is this maths and not magic?
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Unexpected Ordering
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Watch the video of Fran re-ordering these number cards. What do you notice? Try it for yourself. What happens?
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Being Resourceful - Primary Number
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Number problems at primary level that require careful consideration.
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Being Curious - Primary Number
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
Number problems for inquiring primary learners.
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Matching Numbers for Two
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Matching Numbers game for an adult and child. Can you remember where the cards are so you can choose two which match?
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More Lower Primary Number Sense and Place Value Activities
More activities which will help you get a better of sense of numbers and understand what we mean by place value.