Loop Card Game - Add or Subtract 10s

The Loop Card Game is an engaging educational activity designed for Year 3 students to practice adding and subtracting tens from three-digit numbers. Each card in the game presents a mathematical challenge that requires the player to either add or subtract a multiple of ten to or from a three-digit number. For example, one card may display the number 748 with the instruction to add 100, resulting in the answer 848. This answer then leads to the next card in the loop, which might present a new number and operation, such as subtracting 50 from 857.

The game is structured in a way that the answer to one card provides the starting number for the next, creating a continuous loop of calculations. This not only reinforces the concept of place value and the effect of adding or subtracting tens but also encourages mental arithmetic skills and quick thinking. The Loop Card Game offers a variety of number sequences and operations, including cards like '907', '617 - 50', '249 + 30', and '911 - 80', ensuring that the activity remains challenging and stimulating. With its repetitive and sequential nature, the game is an excellent resource for teachers to help students build confidence and proficiency in working with numbers and understanding the base-ten system.