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Finding the Nearest Thousands Game - Thousands, 10 Thousands, 100 Thousands

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Arrange digits to create a 5-digit or 6-digit number, then calculate the nearest thousand, nearest 10 thousand and nearest 100 thousand. Choose one rounded answer and claim the matching square on the game board. The player with the most squares claimed wins!

This engaging maths game helps students develop confidence with rounding large numbers while applying place value knowledge and benchmark understanding in a hands-on, interactive way. Students practise creating numbers, rounding to different place values and strategically selecting answers to claim spaces on the board.

What's included:

  • Version 1: 6 differentiated coloured mats with 5-digit numbers

  • Version 2: 6 differentiated coloured mats with 6-digit numbers

  • 1 recording sheet for students to record their numbers and rounded answers

  • Versions with commas included


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FormatMath Games & Activities
Year/Grade3rd
Year/Grade4th
FormatWorksheet/Printable
Content AreaMathematics1. Number and AlgebraWhole Number
Learning ProgramsMathsGrades 3 & 41. Number & AlgebraWhole Number4. Place Value: Ordering & Naming Numbers in the Thousands