Addition and Subtract Target Board - Add 100s

Target Board activities, created by KS2Gems in 2021, are designed to sharpen the mental arithmetic skills of Year 3 students, specifically focusing on adding and subtracting hundreds to and from three-digit numbers. These exercises are ideal for incorporating into maths lessons, either to kick off the session with some brain-activating calculations or to wrap things up with a quick recap of the day's learning. The versatility of Target Boards allows for whole class engagement or for use in smaller group settings, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate and enhance their numerical agility.

The concept of the Target Board is straightforward yet effective: a board filled with numbers is displayed, and students are tasked with performing mental calculations based on the numbers shown. For instance, they might be asked to find pairs of numbers that add up to a total exceeding 500. This not only tests their addition skills but also encourages them to think strategically about number combinations. To cater to varying levels of ability and challenge, teachers can differentiate the tasks by providing specific instructions to each group. By using whiteboards and pens, students can actively engage with the task, making it an interactive and dynamic way to practice important maths skills.