{"id":2156,"date":"2020-03-26T16:29:16","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T16:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/st\/cambusbarronps\/?p=2156"},"modified":"2020-07-07T20:56:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T20:56:09","slug":"get-thinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/st\/cambusbarronps\/2020\/03\/26\/get-thinking\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Mathematical!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Sorted by age group, Nrich<\/strong> offers fun games and activities which encourage exploration, problem solving and a love for maths.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Have a debate with someone to decide which one doesn\u2019t belong<\/strong>. Who can give the most persuasive reasons? Suitable for P1-P7\u00a0Click here for debate fuel.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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CBeebies Numeracy<\/strong> for little learners. Ideal for P1-3.<\/a><\/p>\n

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ict games<\/strong> has a mix of games and activities to help younger learners enjoy using their numeracy skills. Suitable for P1-3.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Click here to explore ABCYa’s\u00a0<\/strong>fun and educational games – suitable for P2-7.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Click here to your mental maths skills to the test with these ten daily<\/strong> questions – suitable for P2-P7.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Arcade + academic = ARCADEMICS<\/strong>. Click here to play their games – suitable for P4-7.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sheppard Software<\/strong> have lots of games to help practise lots of different skills. Suitable for P4-7.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Maths Playground<\/strong> is a valuable collection of games and activities to help develop young mathematicians – suitable for P4-7.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Click here to play the Countdown<\/strong> numbers game – suitable for P4\/5 – P7.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Click here to download and print Connect 4 with a numeracy twist!<\/a><\/p>\n

You’ll need a dice to play the game. If you don’t have one handy you could use this online dice<\/a><\/p>\n

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IXL provides repeated practice of number facts to increase confidence and fluency – click here to visit. Aimed at P1-P7, but most suited for P5-P7,<\/a><\/p>\n

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Corbett 5-a-day<\/strong> maths offers daily questions revisiting lots of learning – and gives answers. Suitable for P5-7.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Click here to explore the puzzles and problems on Maths Cats – <\/strong>suitable for P4-P7.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Number of the Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choose today\u2019s number (whole number or decimal).<\/p>\n

Make up 5 challenges for your partner.<\/p>\n

E.g. double today\u2019s number \/ add your age to today\u2019s number \/ subtract your age from today\u2019s number \/ multiply it by yesterday\u2019s number \/ multiply today\u2019s number by 10\/ etc.<\/p>\n

Click here for a list of ideas!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Build a den<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Set den challenges for each other with a maths twist.<\/p>\n

E.g. build a den with a perimeter bigger than a sofa cushion, use a triangle in your den structure, the door must be larger than 6 handspans.<\/p>\n

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Plan a party<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You have a budget of \u00a3200 to plan a party (birthday, Christmas, paddling pool party\u2019.<\/p>\n

Think about: food, drinks, entertainment, party bag, activities, decorations, how many people you\u2019re inviting.<\/p>\n

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How much is your name?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A=1, B=2 \u2026 Y=25, Z=26<\/p>\n

How much is your first name? Last name? Full name? Who has the highest scoring name in your family? What\u2019s the highest scoring 3 letter name you can find? What\u2019s the lowest scoring name you can find?<\/p>\n

Variations \u2013 use animals, food, cars, football club names, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sorted by age group, Nrich offers fun games and activities which encourage exploration, problem solving and a love for maths.\u00a0     Have a debate with someone to decide which one doesn\u2019t belong. Who can give the most persuasive reasons? Suitable for P1-P7\u00a0Click here for debate fuel.       CBeebies Numeracy for little learners. Ideal for P1-3.     ict games has a mix of games and activities to<\/p>\n

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