Loop Card Game - Add or Subtract 1 digit

The Loop Card Game is an engaging and educational activity designed for Year 3 students to practice their addition and subtraction skills with single-digit numbers. This set of cards, created by KS2Gems in 2021, presents a series of three-digit numbers to which players either add or subtract a one-digit number. Each card displays a starting number and a simple arithmetic operation, leading to a new number which then serves as the starting point for the subsequent card in the loop. For example, a card may show "299 + 1" and the answer "300" on it, which would then connect to a card with "300" and a new operation, such as "300 + 741 + 4".

The game continues with a variety of cards that increment or decrement the given three-digit numbers by one-digit values, creating a continuous loop of calculations. Some examples from the set include "407 + 911 - 8" leading to "903", "220 + 903 - 4" resulting in "899", and "999 + 1" yielding "1000", which then connects to a card with "1000 + 850 - 4". This cyclical format not only reinforces mental arithmetic skills but also aids in the recognition of number sequences and patterns. The Loop Card Game is a fun and interactive way for children to improve their numeracy, offering a hands-on experience in basic addition and subtraction operations.