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Topic: NS4.1 Operations with Whole Numbers
Recognises the properties of special groups of whole numbers and applies a range of strategies to aid computation
1 and Prime Numbers - Numberphile
Why is one not a prime number – featuring Dr James Grime.
Discusses the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic.
Addition Aliens Attack
How fast are you at adding and subtracting? This math game will let you blast through the alien hordes by typing out the sum or difference between the numbers you see above the aliens as they attack. There are four difficulty settings you can play. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Impossible.
Addition using base ten blocks (animation)
Clear animations of the process of addition with an emphasis on place value. Carrying (or regrouping, trading, renaming) tens, hundreds and thousands are also explained in a set of animations suitable for the IWB or projector. Free.
Addition with mathematical working (animation)
A series of clear, engaging animations suitable for the interactive whiteboard or projector. Optionally, step-by-step explanations that emphasize an understanding of place value can be displayed. Free,
Arcademic Skill Builders
Various single and multi-player games for number operations and fractions.
(The multi-player functionality does not work in the NSW DET, requires a firewall change.)
Arithmetic Four
Babylonian Maths
A full teaching resource kit on maths in Ancient Babylon, including videos presented by a mathematical archaeologist, worksheets and activities – including making cuneform style base60 numbers in clay or plasticine tablets, looking at the area of Babylonian house and how Babylon students did their maths homework and multiplication tables.
Bidmas Blaster - Manga High
This maths game helps with BIDMAS (Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction), the order of operations.
Bracket Basics
The challenge is to drag three or four numbers into place to make the given total, remembering that brackets have to be evaluated first.