Solve one-step and two-step problems involving whole numbers and decimals and all four operations, choosing and using appropriate calculation strategies, including calculator use

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Missing Symbols
Drag the symbols to the correct position to make the number sentence correct. Lots of levels to play. See if you can improve your score over time.

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This game is now part of the 'Calculations' collection, which includes the following 17 games and resources: Column Addition, Expanded Addition, Expanded Addition - Place Value Counters, Number Bonds(2), Addition - Digit Drag, Missing Symbols, Column Subtraction, Column Subtraction using Place Value Counters, Counting on to find difference on a beadstring, Multiplication Grid Method, Multiplication Written Method, Ratio and Scaling Numbers, Representing Multiplication, Division by Chunking Up, Division by Chunking Down, Formal Written Division - Round Up or Down?, Short Division Writen Formal Method.

The Calculations app is available on Google Play and the App Store.

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Missing Symbols ?
Ratio and Scaling Numbers Word Problems
Designed to help children to visualise the relationships between numbers when answering word problems involving ratio and scaling quantities. Children should see that sometimes it is easier to scale numbers in one 'direction' than the other, and that they can choose the most efficient method.

For more resources involving word problems click here.

This game is now part of the 'Calculations' collection, which includes the following 17 games and resources: Column Addition, Expanded Addition, Expanded Addition - Place Value Counters, Number Bonds(2), Addition - Digit Drag, Missing Symbols, Column Subtraction, Column Subtraction using Place Value Counters, Counting on to find difference on a beadstring, Multiplication Grid Method, Multiplication Written Method, Ratio and Scaling Numbers, Representing Multiplication, Division by Chunking Up, Division by Chunking Down, Formal Written Division - Round Up or Down?, Short Division Writen Formal Method.

Click on 'Multiplication' and then 'Ratio and Scaling Numbers'.

The Calculations app is available on Google Play and the App Store.

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Ratio and Scaling Numbers Word Problems ?
Use brackets to order operations
Use a calculator to carry out calculations with more than one step using brackets and the memory.

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Use brackets to order operations ?
KS2 Maths Invaders
** New tablet-friendly version added 14th February 2018. Please let me know if you have any problems - support@mathsframe.co.uk

Shoot the spaceship with the correct answer and dodge the incoming fire. A fun game to practise a wide range of key mathematical skills.

There are over a hundred carefully differentiated levels linked to objectives from the new maths curriculum. The game can be used to teach: Multiplication, Addition, Reading Numbers, Subtraction, Fractions of Numbers, Roman Numerals, Rounding Numbers, Division, Converting Fractions to Decimals, Converting Fractions to Percentages, Telling the Time in Words, Recognising Multiples, Factors, Prime, Square and Cube Numbers, and Simplifying Fractions. A full list of levels is below. This game is also available as an iOS and Android app.

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KS2 Maths Invaders ?
Using a Calculator - Finding Change
Answer a variety of 2 step word problems using a calculator. Whatever is input into the calculator is then recorded and displayed, so children can see all the steps that have been taken. This makes it a great tool for demonstrating calculator skills on a whiteboard. It can also be really useful for children to practice independently, as they can trace and correct any mistakes they make.

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Using a Calculator - Finding Change ?
Decimal Place Value Digit Drag
Drag the digits to make the decimal closest in value to a given number.

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Decimal Place Value Digit Drag ?
Reading Scales - Capacity Word Problems
Read the scales on the measuring cylinder and answer word problems involving addition and subtraction. Play against the clock for points.

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Reading Scales - Capacity Word Problems ?
Adding Decimals - Digit Drag
Drag the digits to add decimal numbers and make a given total.

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Adding Decimals - Digit Drag ?
Balance scales - add, move or remove a weight
Balance the scales by adding, moving or removing a weight. A great mental starter to develop addition and subtraction skills.

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Balance scales - add, move or remove a weight ?
Balancing scales - convert between g and kg
The scale is loaded with between 1 and 4 weights. The user then has to balance the scales, converting between g and kg in the process. There is a great deal of control over the level.

A great starter to explore addition, subtraction / difference and partitioning as well as the relationship between grams and kilog More…rams. Levels include converting whole kg to g (and vice versa), converting fractions of kg (eg 1/4kg = 250g) and weights in kg to 1 and 2 decimal places.

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Balancing scales - convert between g and kg ?
Adding Money - Digit Drag
A challenging game in which you have to drag the digit cards to make the correct amount of money. Great for developing problem solving skills, generating 'rules' and encouraging trial and improvement.

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Adding Money - Digit Drag ?
Solve 2 Step Money Problems
Read and interpret 2 step word problems using a variety of contexts. This version will work on any device.

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Solve 2 Step Money Problems ?
Balancing Scales g and kg
Add weights to either pan until they are balanced. Can be used to teach addition, subtraction, partitioning, and mass, as well as developing an understanding of the equals sign.

Choose from grams, whole kilograms or kilograms with either 1 or 2 decimal places.

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Balancing Scales g and kg ?
Fixed number of coins
Make a given amount of money using a fixed number of coins. For example make 26p using exactly 6 coins. Encourages children to partition amounts in different way and requires higher order thinking.

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Fixed number of coins ?
Solve 1 Step Money Problems
Read and interpret a word problem involving addition or subtraction and then solve.

For more money resources click here.

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Solve 1 Step Money Problems ?
ITP Function Machine
One or two-step function machine. Choose an input and explore how it is transformed by one or two number functions.

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ITP Function Machine ?