{"id":272,"date":"2011-06-13T20:31:42","date_gmt":"2011-06-13T19:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/school-e.co.uk\/blog\/?p=272"},"modified":"2018-10-09T19:59:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T18:59:08","slug":"the-box-of-sweets-maths-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.school-e.co.uk\/blog\/the-box-of-sweets-maths-game\/","title":{"rendered":"The Box of Sweets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Description<\/em>: <\/strong>In this maths game the child will have to apply the concept learnt in the scales before.<\/h1>\n

They will have to learn how to tell a weight using a scale. They have to balance the scale to calculate and tell the weight of a box of sweets.<\/p>\n

This is also an interesting maths game because they can use mathematics with a useful purpose.<\/h2>\n

The Box of Sweets maths game<\/a><\/p>\n

Learning Objectives<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn to weight using a scale.<\/p>\n

Learn the maths concept of equivalence.<\/p>\n

Use interactively classic system of measure.<\/p>\n

Practice maths additions and subtraction in a applied use.<\/h3>\n

How to play?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Place the weights in the scale to try to get a balance. The weights are in the shelf, choose one each time and click on it to put it into the scale. When you get a balance, you will be able to tell the weight of the box of sweets.<\/p>\n

If you want to change the position of any weight, click on it again to replace it. If you have made a mistake you also can press the trash can and it will come back to the self automatically.<\/p>\n

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Levels<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are 10 levels <\/strong>of difficulty in this maths game:<\/p>\n

Weights only one side<\/span>: By trial and error you will need to solve a sum<\/p>\n

Level 1<\/span>: Maths with two numbers less than 10.<\/p>\n

Level 2:<\/span> Numbers less than 10.<\/p>\n

Level 3<\/span>: Numbers between 7 and 20.<\/p>\n

Level 4<\/span>: Maths with two numbers less than 50.<\/p>\n

Level 5<\/span>: Three numbers less than 50.<\/p>\n

Weights both sides<\/span>: Place a weight on each side and solve a subtraction.<\/p>\n

Level 6<\/span>: Two weights and addition up to 10.<\/p>\n

Level 7<\/span>: Three weights and addition up to 10.<\/p>\n

Level 8<\/span>: Two weights and addition up to 20.<\/p>\n

Level 9<\/span>: Two weights and addition up to 100.<\/p>\n

Level 10<\/span>: Three weights and maths addition up to 50.<\/p>\n

Math Lessons<\/a><\/p>\n

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This game is great to learn Maths<\/strong><\/a> and have fun. (Maths<\/em> info)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Description: In this maths game the child will have to apply the concept learnt in the scales before. They will have to learn how to tell a weight using a scale. They have to balance the scale to calculate and tell the weight of a box of sweets. This is also an interesting maths game …<\/p>\n

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