KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: ESTIMATION & CALCULATOR USE

12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work.

The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete.

Aims are as follows:
Aim: To predict a calculation which will result in the target
Aim: To understand mathematical language
Aim: Understanding the symbols of the calculator.
Aim: To understand mathematical language
Aim: to familiarise the child with the operations of the calculator.
Aim: To correctly use the four operations to produce a correct answer
Aim: for the child to recognise different weights and order accordingly
Aim: for the child to quickly estimate 2 numbers of dots, and say which group has most.
Aim: for the child to make a reasonable estimation of number of a range of items.
Aim: for the child to estimate length and then order lengths accurately.
Aim: for the child to make reasonable estimations of length and time
Aim: for the child to round two numbers in order to give an estimation.