Numbers & Sequences refers to learning the numbers that come before and after a specific number.
Cardinal/Ordinal Numbers: There are many ways to learn numbers & sequences. But first, it is important to understand the difference between cardinal and ordinal numbers; one denotes quantity (e.g., 1, 2, 3), and the other represents a specific position in a given order of numbers (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Everyday Mathematics
Here are 12 engaging hands-on activities to teach Applied Math to adults, focusing on Numbers and Sequences, along with materials for each topic:
Ideas to teach hands on activities to adults in 'applied math'; Numbers and Sequences Order Numbers 0 to 9 Numbers above 9 Digits Number Line Order Continued
Number Sorting Challenge:
Activity: Provide number cards (0–20) and ask participants to arrange them in ascending or descending order.
Materials: Number cards, sorting trays, markers.
Missing Number Puzzle:
Activity: Create a sequence with missing numbers (e.g., 1, __, 3, __, 5). Participants fill in the blanks.
Materials: Worksheets with number sequences, pens.
Counting Objects:
Activity: Use small objects (e.g., buttons, beads) to count numbers from 0 to 9.
Materials: Small objects, counting mats.
Number Matching:
Activity: Match number cards (0–9) with corresponding quantities of objects.
Materials: Number cards, small objects.
Group Counting:
Activity: Group objects into sets of 10 and count beyond 9.
Materials: Small objects, grouping containers.
Number Line Extension:
Activity: Use a number line to count and identify numbers above 9.
Materials: Number line templates, markers.
Digit Identification:
Activity: Provide multi-digit numbers and ask participants to identify individual digits.
Materials: Number cards with multi-digit numbers, worksheets.
Digit Sorting:
Activity: Sort digits into odd and even categories.
Materials: Digit cards, sorting trays.
Interactive Number Line:
Activity: Create a large number line on the floor and have participants place numbers in the correct positions.
Materials: Floor tape, number cards.
Jumping Numbers:
Activity: Use a number line to practice skip counting (e.g., by 2's or 5's).
Materials: Number line templates, markers.
Sequence Building:
Activity: Provide participants with a set of numbers and ask them to create a sequence based on a rule (e.g., +2, -3).
Materials: Number cards, worksheets.
Order Relay:
Activity: Divide participants into teams and have them race to arrange numbers in the correct order.
Materials: Number cards, sorting trays.
These activities are designed to make learning about numbers and sequences interactive and engaging. Let me know if you'd like additional ideas or tailored resources!
Here are 10 engaging hands-on activities to teach Greater Than and Less Than concepts to adults, along with materials for each activity:
Symbol Sorting Game:
Activity: Provide participants with number cards and "greater than" (>) and "less than" (<) symbols. Ask them to place the correct symbol between two numbers.
Materials:
Number cards.
Symbol cards (>, <).
Markers.
Object Comparison:
Activity: Use small objects (e.g., buttons, coins) to represent numbers. Participants compare two groups of objects and use the correct symbol to show which is greater or less.
Materials:
Small objects (e.g., buttons, coins).
Worksheets with comparison tasks.
Number Line Challenge:
Activity: Provide a number line and ask participants to identify numbers greater than a given value.
Materials:
Number line templates.
Markers.
"Greater Than" Relay:
Activity: Divide participants into teams. Each team races to find and write numbers greater than a given number on a board.
Materials:
Whiteboard or large paper.
Markers.
"Less Than" Object Hunt:
Activity: Provide a set of objects with numbers written on them. Participants find and group objects with numbers less than a given value.
Materials:
Numbered objects (e.g., cards, blocks).
Sorting trays.
"Less Than" Bingo:
Activity: Create bingo cards with numbers. Call out a number, and participants mark all numbers on their cards that are less than the called number.
Materials:
Bingo cards.
Markers.
Interactive Comparison:
Activity: Use manipulatives like blocks or counters to create two groups. Participants compare the groups and place the correct symbol between them.
Materials:
Blocks or counters.
Symbol cards (>, <).
Real-Life Comparisons:
Activity: Provide real-world scenarios (e.g., comparing prices, weights). Participants use "greater than" and "less than" symbols to compare values.
Materials:
Scenario cards.
Worksheets.
Digit Identification:
Activity: Provide multi-digit numbers and ask participants to identify individual digits and their place values.
Materials:
Number cards with multi-digit numbers.
Worksheets.
Digit Sorting:
Activity: Sort digits into categories (e.g., odd, even, greater than 5, less than 5).
Materials:
Digit cards.
Sorting trays.
These activities are designed to make learning applied math interactive and practical.
Here are 14 engaging hands-on activities to teach Applied Math to adults, focusing on Digits, 2-Digit Numbers, and Bigger Numbers, along with materials for each activity:
Digit Identification:
Activity: Provide multi-digit numbers and ask participants to identify individual digits and their place values.
Materials:
Number cards with multi-digit numbers.
Worksheets for practice.
Pens and markers.
Digit Sorting:
Activity: Sort digits into categories (e.g., odd, even, greater than 5, less than 5).
Materials:
Digit cards.
Sorting trays.
Building 2-Digit Numbers:
Activity: Use number cards to create 2-digit numbers. Participants can rearrange digits to form the largest or smallest possible number.
Materials:
Number cards (0–9).
Worksheets for recording answers.
Addition and Subtraction with 2-Digit Numbers:
Activity: Provide problems involving 2-digit numbers and ask participants to solve them using manipulatives like counters or blocks.
Materials:
Counters or blocks.
Worksheets with problems.
Number Matching:
Activity: Match numbers to their written forms or quantities represented by objects.
Materials:
Number cards.
Small objects (e.g., buttons, beads).
Number Line Practice:
Activity: Use a number line to locate and compare numbers.
Materials:
Number line templates.
Markers.
Building 3-Digit Numbers:
Activity: Use number cards to create 3-digit numbers. Participants can rearrange digits to form the largest or smallest possible number.
Materials:
Number cards (0–9).
Worksheets for recording answers.
Place Value Practice:
Activity: Break down 3-digit numbers into hundreds, tens, and ones. Participants can use manipulatives to represent each place value.
Materials:
Number cards.
Counters or blocks.
Comparing Numbers:
Activity: Provide pairs of numbers over 100 and ask participants to compare them using "greater than" or "less than" symbols.
Materials:
Number cards.
Symbol cards (>, <).
Real-Life Scenarios:
Activity: Use real-world examples (e.g., prices, distances) to practice working with numbers over 100.
Materials:
Scenario cards.
Worksheets.
Grouping and Comparing:
Activity: Group 1-digit and 2-digit numbers and compare their values.
Materials:
Number cards.
Sorting trays.
Addition and Subtraction Practice:
Activity: Solve problems involving 1-digit and 2-digit numbers using manipulatives.
Materials:
Counters or blocks.
Worksheets.
Building Larger Numbers:
Activity: Use number cards to create numbers with 4 or more digits. Participants can practice reading and writing these numbers.
Materials:
Number cards.
Worksheets.
Place Value with Bigger Numbers:
Activity: Break down larger numbers into thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. Use manipulatives to represent each place value.
Materials:
Number cards.
Counters or blocks.
These activities are designed to make learning applied math interactive and practical.
Here are 12 engaging hands-on activities to teach Place Value concepts to adults, along with materials for each activity:
Building Numbers with Place Value Blocks:
Activity: Use base-10 blocks to build numbers. Participants identify the value of each block (e.g., hundreds, tens, ones).
Materials:
Base-10 blocks (units, rods, flats).
Worksheets for practice.
Expanded Form Practice:
Activity: Provide numbers and ask participants to write them in expanded form (e.g., 345 = 300 + 40 + 5).
Materials:
Number cards.
Worksheets.
Pens.
Digit Identification Game:
Activity: Provide multi-digit numbers and ask participants to identify the place of each digit (e.g., tens, hundreds).
Materials:
Number cards with multi-digit numbers.
Worksheets.
Place Value Sorting:
Activity: Sort digits into categories based on their place value.
Materials:
Digit cards.
Sorting trays.
Matching Numbers to Place Value:
Activity: Match numbers to their corresponding place values (e.g., 4 in 345 is in the tens place).
Materials:
Number cards.
Worksheets.
Place Value Bingo:
Activity: Create bingo cards with place value clues (e.g., "Find the digit in the hundreds place").
Materials:
Bingo cards.
Markers.
Building Larger Numbers:
Activity: Use manipulatives to build numbers with thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. Participants identify the place value of each digit.
Materials:
Base-10 blocks.
Worksheets.
Real-Life Place Value Scenarios:
Activity: Use real-world examples (e.g., prices, distances) to practice identifying place values.
Materials:
Scenario cards.
Worksheets.
Number Comparison Challenge:
Activity: Provide pairs of large numbers and ask participants to compare them using "greater than" or "less than" symbols.
Materials:
Number cards.
Symbol cards (>, <).
Ordering Numbers:
Activity: Arrange large numbers in ascending or descending order.
Materials:
Number cards.
Sorting trays.
Place Value Comparison Game:
Activity: Compare numbers by analyzing the place value of each digit.
Materials:
Number cards.
Worksheets.
Real-Life Comparisons:
Activity: Use real-world examples (e.g., comparing prices, weights) to practice comparing numbers using place value.
Materials:
Scenario cards.
Worksheets.
These activities are designed to make learning about place value interactive and practical.