Loop Card Game - 4 digits adding and subtracting 1s, 10s and 100s

The Loop Card Game is an engaging and educational activity designed for Year 4 students to practice their arithmetic skills with four-digit numbers, specifically focusing on adding and subtracting ones, tens, and hundreds. Each card in the game presents a mathematical challenge where a four-digit number is either increased or decreased by a small increment. For instance, one card shows the number 1717, and the task might be to add 7, resulting in 1724. Another card might prompt the subtraction of 40 from 2309, leading to the answer 2269. The game is a fun way to reinforce mental arithmetic and enhance understanding of place value.

The Loop Cards come in sets, each offering a series of calculations that form a continuous loop when completed in sequence. For example, starting with the number 7017, a student may add 20 to arrive at 7037, and the next card might require adding 100 to 9533, yielding 9633. Subtractions are also included, such as removing 700 from 4673 to get 3973. The objective is to connect the end of one card to the start of another by correctly solving the arithmetic problems. This activity not only promotes quick thinking and accuracy but also provides a hands-on approach to learning, making it an excellent resource for classroom math exercises.