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'Trash' Card Game

Best suited for First and Second Level

The card game 'Trash' (also known as 'Garbage') is great for number recognition and for practicing number sequences. It can be played with standard playing cards (1 pack of cards per every 2 players).

How to play 'Trash'
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Tower of Hanoi

Time to get your scissors & paints out to create your own Tower of Hanoi puzzle - and then of course you'll have to solve it! But don't worry, we've included the solutions at the end of the video. You can try it with 3, 4 or 5 discs.

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Flip 3 Equations Game

Best suited for First and Second Level

This is a great card game for practicing simple equations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. All you need is one deck of regular playing cards, with the face cards (Jack, Queen, King) removed.

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Geometric Dot Grid Drawings

Pencils at the ready! Using dot grid paper to create pictures, connect adjacent dots vertically, horizontally or diagonally to create geometric drawings.

If you don't have any dot grid paper, you can download and print off some for free via the link below. Or you can use graph paper and connect the corners of the squares instead.

Download Dot Grid Paper

Maths at Work Compilation Packs

We have pulled together all the 'Maths at Work' related activities from our past Activity Packs, to make it easier for you to access this content which can be reused year after year. The compilation packs align with the levels of the Scottish curriculum.
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'Sevens' Dice Game

Best suited for First and Second Level

Sevens is a dice game for two or more players, that encourages number and quantity recognition, and basic addition skills.

How to play 'Sevens'
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Numberella Interactive Adventure

Join Numberella, Ronnie Resist, Miss A Go and The Thief in an exciting interactive adventure that will take you deep into the jungle of the lost world of Meravilium. Use your maths skills to help the adventurers outwit the mysterious talking creatures who guard the great pyramid… and help them discover the secrets that lie inside!

There are two difficulty levels to choose from, one for the 7-10 age group and one for the 11-14 age group. Everyone who completes the adventure wins a certificate!

Play Numberella Level 1 (age 7-10)
Play Numberella Level 2 (age 11-14)
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'Tenzi' Dice Game

Best suited for First and Second Level

Tenzi is a dice game for two or more players, which is great for number recognition. You will need a set of ten dice per player.

Intergalactic Adventure

Ready for a mathematical space adventure? Complete your Intergalactic Passport Application Form and prepare for a journey to the Planet Turasmara.
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'Pig' Dice Game

Best suited for First and Second Level

Pig is a dice game for two or more players. It's what's known as a jeopardy game, where you have to decide whether to jeopardise previous points gained by rolling again to gain even more points. As well as practicing basic maths skills counting up your scores, Pig teaches you to think strategically.

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Shut the Box

Best suited for First and Second Level

Shut the Box is a dice game for two or more players, and is great for encouraging number recognition and practicing addition and number bonds. It can be played with standard playing cards instead of the traditional box.

How to play Shut the Box
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'Dara' Strategy Game

Best suited for First, Second and Third Level

Dara is a row building game for two players from Northwest Africa, that encourages number sense, logical thinking and spacial perception. You will need 12 counters per player, plus a pen and some paper, or download or free playing sheet.

How to play 'Dara'
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Pi Necklace or Bracelet

Best suited for First, Second and Third Level

These Pi necklaces and bracelets are a fun way for children to learn about Pi and learn the first few digits. It's a great activity for encouraging fine motor skills too.

How to Make a Pi Day Necklace or Bracelet