www.mathsticks.com - Making Maths Stick

Doubling & Halving Ladybird Themed Games

johdu — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:37 +0000

We have taken our Doubling and Halving maths game and created three more versions for our mathsticks+ members.

Using & Applying - Number Properties 2

johdu — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:09:38 +0000

It is quite a while since we first posted details of our first 'Number Properties' activity (Using and Applying: Number Properties). That particular resource has always proven very popular and we have often been asked if we intended to produce more.

Ladybird Doubles and Halves

johdu — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:28:35 +0000

This is an entertaining maths game intended for Y1 children who are learning their 'doubles'. The focus should enable the children to develop their understanding of doubles from 1+1 to 10+10, as well as using the mathematical terms 'double' and 'half'.

You will need a copy of the game-board (attached as a downloadable file), a dice and a set of counters.

6 Blank Game Boards

johdu — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:06:00 +0000

Our previous blank maths Game Boards have proven so popular we decided to put together a larger collection in the form of an eBook.

Here, we are offering a free sample of 6* new boards - the complete eBook contains 26 high quality game boards - check out the full details here: Blank Game Boards Pack.

Number Bookmarks

johdu — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:39:17 +0000

One of the keys to really enjoying maths work is to help children to see the fun they can have with numbers. Just like we take every possible opportunity to engage children in reading, they should be encouraged to play with numbers wherever and whenever they see them.

Place Value Top Trumps

johdu — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:51:36 +0000

This is a simple Top Trumps-style maths game with the focus on helping children to understand Place Value.

Simple Protractors

johdu — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:09:04 +0000

If you have every spent time trying to help children to use a protractor you will know how tricky a skill it is to teach. Here's a fantastic maths resource from one of our members that takes much of the pain out of that.

Jason came up with this when he was teaching his Y4 children to measure angles. Here's how he describes it:

I Have... Who Has? Place Value Game

johdu — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:38:46 +0000

Here's another very useful Place Value game. This one focused primarily on reading numbers and recognizing 'place value'. The game follows the familiar "I have... Who has?" format.

The children are given a selection of cards, each with a "I have..." statement, a number and then a "Who has...?" question.

3 Bottles - Capacity Problems

johdu — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:30:06 +0000

Here's a unique Problem Solving activity set in a meaningful context.

This is another from our mathsticks+ member, Jason. He explains that it was designed to offer challenge to his Y4 class. The activity enabled them to solve a range of problems and discuss the strategies they used.

Basically the children have a series of cards with capacities indicated on them. Here's a sample:

Cars - Number Line

johdu — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:44:10 +0000

Q. How many cars does it take to make a Number Line?

A. Half as many as you think it would...

That's because we've just built a number-line using 'cars' as the theme - and using the shape of the cars themselves to accentuate the odd and even numbers.