Loop Card Game - Rounding to the nearest 1,000 or 10,000

The Loop Card Game is an engaging educational activity designed for Year 5 students to practice rounding numbers to the nearest 10,000 and 100,000. The game includes a series of cards, each posing a question about rounding a specific number. For example, one card asks what 215,111 would be when rounded to the nearest 10,000, with the answer being 220,000. Another card prompts students to round 89,634 to the nearest 10,000, resulting in 90,000. The game is structured to provide immediate feedback, as each card's answer leads to the question on the next card, creating a continuous loop of practice and reinforcement.

As students progress through the Loop Card Game, they encounter various numbers that challenge their understanding of rounding rules. For instance, they will determine that 1,199,999 rounds up to 1,200,000 when rounding to the nearest 100,000, while 61,478 rounds down to 60,000 when rounding to the nearest 10,000. The game cleverly integrates a mix of numbers that are close to rounding thresholds, such as 9999, which rounds up to 10,000, and 49,711, which rounds up to 50,000, ensuring that students have to carefully consider each rounding decision. This educational tool, created by KS2Gems in 2021, is an excellent way to enhance numerical fluency and confidence in a fun and interactive manner.