What's next (1000) - Compare 3 digit numbers

The game "What Next? (1000)" is an engaging activity designed to help children understand and practice comparing three-digit numbers. To play, participants need a set of dice numbered from 0 to 9. The objective is to create the longest possible chain of correctly predicted higher or lower three-digit numbers. Players take turns rolling the dice to form a three-digit number, having decided in advance which dice roll will represent the hundreds, tens, or units place. After recording their number, they then predict whether the next roll will result in a higher or lower number.

For example, if a player rolls and gets 683, they might predict that the next number will be lower. If the subsequent roll gives them 477, their prediction is correct, and they continue their chain with a new prediction. This process repeats, with each correct prediction extending the chain. However, if a prediction is wrong, the chain ends, and the player's turn is over. The winner is the player who creates the longest chain of numbers. During the game, players discuss and learn which digits to consider first when comparing numbers, understanding that if the hundreds digit is different, there's no need to compare the tens or units. This game is a fun way for children to practice number comparison and understand the value of digits within three-digit numbers.