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Roll and Round Outer Space: Nearest Thousand
3 4 5 Pre & Primary Essentials Games & Activities Mathematics Number & Place Value Patterns & Algebras 2 Pages

Roll and Round Outer Space: Nearest Thousand

This engaging and colourful number game allows students to consolidate their learning of rounding numbers to the nearest thousand in a fun way. Students work in pairs to play the game. The instructions are clearly listed on the game board and there is also a black and white version.

Laminate these game boards for multiple usage.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to recognise, model, represent and order numbers to at least 10 000.
  • We are learning to recognise and explain multiplying and dividing by 10 using place value charts, numeral expanders or sliders and to use a calculator to understand the relationship between the place value of digits when multiplying and dividing by 10.
  • We are learning to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least tens of thousands using place value groupings.
  • We are learning to estimate the quantity of objects in collections and when solving problems.
  • We are learning to use estimation and rounding to check and explain calculations including transactions involving money.
  • We are learning to check and explain the reasonableness of solutions to problems including money using appropriate estimation strategies.
  • We are learning to use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations.

Curriculum alignment

MA3-6NA old Selects and applies appropriate strategies for multiplication and division, and applies the order of operations to calculations involving more than one operation MA3-5NA old Selects and applies appropriate strategies for addition and subtraction with counting numbers of any size MA2-1WM old Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-2WM old Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems MA2-3WM old Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used MA2-4NA old Applies place value to order, read and represent numbers of up to five digits MA3-3WM old Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another MA3-2WM old Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations MA3-1WM old Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions MA2-5NA old Uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers MA2-AR-02 new Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values MA2-RN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands MA2-RN-02 new Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value MA2-AR-01 new Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers MA3-MR-02 new Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations MA2-MR-01 new Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems MA2-MR-02 new Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values MA3-AR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems MA3-MR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems
VCMNA182 Use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations VCMNA153 Apply place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least tens of thousands to assist calculations and solve problems VCMNA152 Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least tens of thousands VCMNA130 Recognise, model, represent and order numbers to at least 10 000

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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