Loop Card Game - Halving 4 digit numbers

The Loop Card Game, designed for Year 4 students, offers a fun and interactive way to practice halving 4-digit numbers. Each card presents a halving challenge, where students are required to find half of a given 4-digit number. The game includes a series of numbers such as 2832.5, where the task is to calculate half of it, resulting in 1416.25. Other examples include finding half of 2255 to get 1127.5, and half of 9530 resulting in 4765. The game is an excellent tool for reinforcing mental arithmetic and understanding of the concept of division by two.

The game continues with a variety of numbers that test the students' ability to divide by two accurately. For instance, halving 4363 yields 2181.5, while half of 7540 is 3770. The loop card format ensures that each answer leads to the next question, creating a continuous cycle of halving exercises. This engaging method of learning helps to solidify the students' skills in dealing with larger numbers and fractions, as they work through examples like halving 5550 to find 2775 and halving 4568 to get 2284. The game is a creative resource from KS2Gems, aimed at enhancing mathematical proficiency among Year 4 pupils.