This engaging and colourful number game allows students to consolidate their learning of rounding numbers to the nearest hundred in a fun way. Students work in pairs to play the game. The instructions are clearly listed on the game board and there is also a black and white version.
Laminate these game boards for multiple usage.
Estimate the quantity of objects in collections and make estimates when solving problems to determine the reasonableness of calculations
Solve problems involving multiplying or dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 without a calculator, using the multiplicative relationship between the place value of digits
Choose and use estimation and rounding to check and explain the reasonableness of calculations including the results of financial transactions
Check and explain the reasonableness of solutions to problems including financial contexts using estimation strategies appropriate to the context
Recognise, represent and order natural numbers using naming and writing conventions for numerals beyond 10 000
Apply place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least tens of thousands to assist calculations and solve problems
Recognise, model, represent and order numbers to at least 10 000
Use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations
Use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations
Apply place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least tens of thousands to assist calculations and solve problems
Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least tens of thousands
Recognise, model, represent and order numbers to at least 10 000
Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
Selects and applies appropriate strategies for multiplication and division, and applies the order of operations to calculations involving more than one operation
Selects and applies appropriate strategies for addition and subtraction with counting numbers of any size
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
Applies place value to order, read and represent numbers of up to five digits
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
Uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers
Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands
Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value
Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers
Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values
Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems
Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems