Interesting activities for children who love maths
 

SUMS Level 6

for children with average ability for the age range 10 to 12.

short multiplication

This activity shows the method for Short Multiplication using pencil and paper methods.

long multiplication

This activity shows the method for Long Multiplication using pencil and paper methods.

short division

This activity shows the method for Short Division using pencil and paper methods.

long division

This activity shows the method for Long Division using pencil and paper methods.

perfect pies

Perfect Pies tests and develops skills of understanding Pie Charts.

data digger

Data Digger is a challenging introduction to the advanced skills needed to interrogate databases.

graph gremlins

Graph Gremlins first shows how to read line graphs, and then provides the challenging task of correcting ones that have been drawn wrongly.

spinner winner

Spinner Winner allows extended probability experiments using a spinner, where there can be many outcomes.

feather fractions

Feather Fractions tests and develops the ability to calculate the answers to questions such as 3/4 of 20.

clown pairs

Clown Pairs develops the ability to know that a top heavy fraction such as 22/7 is the same as 3 and 1/7.

fraction monkeys

Fraction Monkeys develops recognition that a fraction such as 3/4 is the same as 6/8.

factor finding

Factor Finding is about recognising the common factors that allow numbers to be cancelled.

mirror shapes

Mirror Shapes offers a wide choice of ever more complicated shapes to reflect in the mirror line.

protractor pro

Protractor Pro develops skills of measuring angles, to within an accuracy of a single degree.

quad quiz

Quad Quiz develops advanced skills to do with 4 sided shapes including the Kite, Rhombus, Parallelogram and Trapezium.

word plot

Word Plotter used a challenge to develop the ability to plot accurately in all four quadrants (i.e. including negative numbers).