Loop Card Game - Find 10 or 100 more or less than a given number

The Loop Card Game is an engaging educational activity designed to help Year 3 students practice and reinforce their number sense by finding 10 or 100 more or less than a given number. Each card presents a mathematical challenge where pupils must calculate either an increment or decrement of 10 or 100 to the number displayed. For example, one card might ask "What is 100 more than 861?" to which the answer is 961, while another might pose the question "What is 100 less than 499?" with the correct response being 399. The game covers a variety of numbers, ensuring that students get comprehensive practice with this concept.

The game is made up of a series of cards that form a loop when completed correctly, hence the name Loop Cards. Each card not only provides a question but also the answer to the previous question, creating a continuous chain of mathematical reasoning. For instance, one sequence in the game might include the card that states "What is 10 more than 599?" with the answer 609, followed by "What is 100 more than 599?" which is 699. This format encourages children to think quickly and helps to solidify their understanding of place value and number operations. The Loop Card Game, created by KS2Gems in 2021, is an effective and fun way for students to develop their numerical skills.