Here is a new game we have invented at St Matt’s. This game helps players to visualise numbers on a number line. Remember to keep playing maths games often to keep your numeracy skills in top shape!
BATTLESHIPS!
Mark out your playing field - we used a strip along the tables 150cm long. Younger students could use a shorter length based on the numbers they are familiar with.
Sit alongside your partner so you are both visualising 0-150 in the same orientation. Remove any tape measures from the field of play.
Player 1 gives three target numbers. Player 2 has to use a counter to 'bomb' those ships by placing them where they believe the number would be. When all three bombs are placed the tape measure is brought back in to check. A direct hit is 5 points and a hit within 5cm each side of the number gets 2 points. The player with the most points at the end of time wins.
Make the game more challenging by playing with tenths. Mark out 1-15 (making each multiple of 10 equal 1) and the number between become the tenths!
Enjoy!
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