Calculator Challenge

Calculator Challenge

Games & Activities

Mathematics Number & Place Value Patterns & Algebra

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Description

Get students brains switched on and practise pre-algebra concepts involving addition and subtraction. Students must interpret number stories involving addition and subtraction, record a number sentence to match and then use a calculator to solve the problem.

Use this fun activity in numeracy rotations or as a fast finisher activity. The student worksheet can be used to monitor students understanding of inverse operations to solve problems.

Laminate gameboards for a quick and effective maths rotations activity or use the black and white versions that students can decorate themselves.

Suitable for

Fast Finishers
Relief Teachers
Parents

Lesson Structure

Rotations / Group Work

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Curriculum Codes

Recognise and explain the connection between addition and subtraction as inverse operations, apply to partition numbers and find unknown values in number sentences

ACMNA054 8.4

Recognise and explain the connection between addition and subtraction

ACMNA029 8.4

Explore the connection between addition and subtraction

Recognise and explain the connection between addition and subtraction

Use a function machine and the inverse machine as a model to apply mathematical rules to numbers or shapes

Explore the connection between addition and subtraction

MA2-1WM old

Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas

MA2-2WM old

Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems

MA2-3WM old

Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used

MA2-5NA old

Uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers

MA2-RN-01 new

Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands

MA2-RN-02 new

Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value

MA2-AR-01 new

Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers

MA2-AR-02 new

Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values

Linked Resources & Worksheets

Magic Maths Squares

Curriculum Code: AC9M4A01, VCMNA163, VCMNA164, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-8NA, ACMNA083, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, MA2-MR-01, MA2-MR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Worksheets

Magic Maths Squares

Fact Family Write and Wipe

Curriculum Code: MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, VCMNA106, AC9M3A01, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, ACMNA029, AC9M2N06, MA1-FG-01, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities, Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Fact Family Write and Wipe

Fact Family Write and Wipe Blank Cards

Curriculum Code: MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, VCMNA106, AC9M3A01, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, ACMNA029, AC9M2N06, MA1-FG-01, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities, Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Fact Family Write and Wipe Blank Cards

Finding Unknowns Poster Set

Curriculum Code: ACMNA083, VCMNA163, VCMNA164, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-8NA, AC9M4A01, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, MA2-MR-01, MA2-MR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Finding Unknowns Poster Set

Curriculum Code: ACMNA083, VCMNA163, VCMNA164, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-8NA, AC9M4A01, AC9M3A01, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, MA2-MR-01, MA2-MR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3, Year 4

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Robot Repairs

Part-Part-Whole Prickly Problems

Curriculum Code: ACMNA083, VCMNA163, VCMNA164, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-8NA, AC9M4A01, AC9M3N03, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, MA2-MR-01, MA2-MR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Part-Part-Whole Prickly Problems

Understanding Addition and Subtraction Word Problems- Poster Set

Curriculum Code: MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-8NA, ACMNA036, VCMNA113, AC9M2N04, AC9M3N03, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Understanding Addition and Subtraction Word Problems- Poster Set

Connecting Addition and Subtraction - Presentation

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Presentations

Primary + Unit Plans Membership

Connecting Addition and Subtraction - Presentation

Connecting Addition and Subtraction - Student Reference Card

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Connecting Addition and Subtraction - Student Reference Card

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Worksheets

Draw and Solve

Robot Fact Families

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Worksheets

Robot Fact Families

Inverse Operations

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Worksheets

Inverse Operations

Missing Number Madness

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Worksheets

Missing Number Madness

Read, Sort, Solve

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Worksheets

Read, Sort, Solve

Missing Number Race- Level 1

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, AC9M4A01, AC9M2A03 , MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Missing Number Race- Level 1

Missing Number Race- Level 2

Curriculum Code: AC9M4A01, AC9M3A01, AC9M2A03 , MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-4NA, MA1-6NA, ACMNA031, ACMNA032, ACMNA026, ACMNA056, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA109, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Missing Number Race- Level 2

Match It- Inverse Operation- Level 1

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, AC9M2A03 , AC9M4A01, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-4NA, MA1-6NA, ACMNA031, ACMNA032, ACMNA026, ACMNA056, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA109, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Match It- Inverse Operation- Level 1

Match It- Inverse Operation- Level 2

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, AC9M2A03 , AC9M4A01, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-4NA, MA1-6NA, ACMNA031, ACMNA032, ACMNA026, ACMNA056, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA109, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Match It- Inverse Operation- Level 2

Connecting Addition and Subtraction- Quiz

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Connecting Addition and Subtraction- Quiz

Connecting Addition and Subtraction- Check In

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Connecting Addition and Subtraction- Check In

New 9.0 Curriculum

Maths Unit: Connecting Addition and Subtraction

Curriculum Code: AC9M3A01, ACMNA054, ACMNA029, VCMNA132, VCMNA139, VCMNA106, MA2-1WM, MA2-2WM, MA2-3WM, MA2-5NA, MA2-RN-01, MA2-RN-02, MA2-AR-01, MA2-AR-02, ...

Year Level: Year 2, Year 3

Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra

Category: Unit Plans

Primary + Unit Plans Membership

Maths Unit: Connecting Addition and Subtraction