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Whole numbers: Recognise, represent and order numbers in the millions
Name millions using the place value grouping of ones, tens and hundreds
Outdoor playing area
Chalk to form 9 concentric circles on the ground
Throw-line 3 metres from target
One bean bag per player.
Set up bullseye (chalk) and label 0-9.
Mark throwing line.
Players form pairs and draw up game board (for a 7-digit number) on whiteboard or paper.
Players in small groups roll or throw balls to a target aiming to make a number close to the target number.
Select a target number between 1, 000, 000 and 9, 999, 999
Take it in turns to throw a beanbag onto the bullseye and use the digit somewhere in your number.
Once the digits are full, players read their number and determine how far they are away from the target number. The player who is closest to the target number wins a point.
The winner with the most points after 3 rounds is declared the winner.
Play with 2-, 4-, 5- or 6- digit numbers.
Change the target number.
Play using decimal numbers.
Change the values of the bullseye circles.