Ordinal Number Puzzles
If you are looking for a simple rotation activity for ordinal numbers, then these puzzles are for you!
Students will work independently to correctly sequence the ordinal numbers and complete the puzzles. There are 1-5 and 1-10 options to allow for differentiation.
Use as small group maths rotations or use as flash cards for a whole class maths warm-up. The cards can also be sent home with students who may require additional practise with subitising collections up to 5.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to read, write and order numbers to 20 using concrete materials, connecting quantities, numerals and number names.
- We are learning to count forwards and backwards up to 20.
- We are learning to compare and order numbers to 20 using words such as ‘more’, ‘less’, ‘same’ or ‘first’, ‘second’, ‘third’.
Curriculum alignment
AC9MFN01
9
Name, represent and order numbers including zero to at least 20, using physical and virtual materials and numerals
ACMNA001
8.4
Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting point
ACMNA289
8.4
Compare, order and make correspondences between collections, initially to 20, and explain reasoning
MAe-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations using everyday language, actions, materials and informal recordings
MAe-2WM
old
Uses objects, actions, technology and/or trial and error to explore mathematical problems
MAe-3WM
old
Uses concrete materials and/or pictorial representations to support conclusions
MAe-4NA
old
Counts to 30, and orders, reads and represents numbers in the range 0 to 20
MAE-RWN-02
new
Reads numerals and represents whole numbers to at least 20
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
Use the 1st-5th puzzles.
Extensions
Use the 1st-10th puzzles.