Interesting activities for children who love maths
 

SUMS Level 1

for children with average ability for the age range 5 to 7

how many

How Many reinforces an understanding of simple numbers.

counting

Counting allows the skill of counting up to a given number to be practised.

silly sequence

Silly Sequence is an introduction to the meaning of simple sequences of numbers.

odds and evens

Odds and Evens provides a clear example of the difference between odd and even numbers.

snail sums

The Snail Sums activity illustrates the principles of addition in an entertaining way.

rabbit takeaway

The Rabbit Takeaway activity shows graphically how subtraction works.

sweet scales

The Sweet Scales activity offers practice in the meaning of 'how many more make ..'.

sign spinner

The Sign Spinner activity supports use of the addition and subtraction signs, and phrases such as 'plus', 'minus', and 'take away'.