Activity 1
Number cards
Instructions
Print on to card and laminate if required. These cards can then be used in a variety of
ways.
Using number cards only:
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Offer a number card (face down) to each learner. Ask them to stand in a line at
the front of the room, holding the cards in number order.
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Alternatively, ask the learners with cards to stand randomly. The other learners
have to give the commands so that the learners in the line move in the correct
direction so that the order of numbers is correctly achieved (left, right...). Alter the
line to a ‘queue’ format so learners’ instructions are based around in front and
behind.

Scatter them on the table and ask learners to sort into the right order.
Using number cards and symbols:
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Give the + card to one learner and one number each to two learners. Ask the
three learners to stand in a line to show the question they are creating. Ask the
other learners to find the correct answer card.
Repeat in a similar way with the – card (leads to discussion about the ‘right way
round’)
Scatter them on a table and ask learners to create equations. These can then be
recorded onto flipchart or A4 paper. Ask other learners to check for accuracy.
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+
-
=
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