WEBSITES
The following websites contain lots of free, fun games, puzzles and challenges suitable for the upper most primary stages into adulthood.
Math is Fun
Murderous Maths
Printable Puzzles
Includes logic puzzles, number puzzles and Sudoku
Web Sudoku
Sudoku puzzles ranging from Easy to Evil!
APPS
There are also lots of apps that are useful for practising basic skills. Here are a few Angus school favourites.
Deep Sea Duel | Free | Children are challenged to collect cards with a specified sum. The level of difficulty can be changed and sums can include whole numbers or decimals. |
Protractor Tool | £0.99 | Allows children to measure and understand the relationship between different objects and varying angles |
Fraction Tool | £0.99 | This app will visually represent a fraction as a decimal on a pie chart. It is recommended for ages 8 to 99! |
Sudoku – throwdown the numbers 2 | Free | Nine square grid puzzles to develop your child’s reasoning skills. |
Equation Creations | Free | Allows children of all ages to explore the playful, creative side of maths through pattern and computer animation. |
CCSS Math 6-8 | Free | Offers games to help develop children’s understanding of different maths topics in fun and engaging ways. The first 5 games are free. Recommended age range 11-13. |
The following apps from ‘You Cubed’ are a great way to develop your child’s problem solving skills