MAB Place Value | Crack the Code

Boost your students’ understanding of place value and number recognition with the engaging and interactive MAB Place Value | Crack the Code activity! This hands-on learning experience takes students on a hunt around the classroom to identify MAB representations of 2-digit numbers. Not only will they sharpen their place value skills, but they’ll also crack hilarious math jokes by matching the correct numbers with their corresponding letters. This fun-filled activity is the perfect way to reinforce place value concepts while keeping students motivated and engaged!

How you can use this resource:

As a fun, hands-on activity during math centres or rotations.

For an engaging whole-class scavenger hunt to promote collaboration.

As a fast finisher task that reinforces key place value concept – have this set up and ready to go at the end of a lesson for students to remain focussed and engaged while you support other students. 

To encourage teamwork in pairs or small groups.

As a unique assessment tool for number recognition and place value.

What’s included in this resource:

Two different versions of the activity, each with two math jokes to decode.

Printable sheets featuring MAB representations of 2-digit numbers.

Answer keys to make checking students' work quick and easy.

Low-Prep, print the cards, cut and stick around the classroom. Photocopy your sheets and the kids are good to go. There are no repeated numbers so students can’t get confused between sheets!

Why you’ll love this resource:

Reduces prep time – just print and go!

Hands-on learning that keeps students engaged and excited about math.

Promotes collaboration and problem-solving in a fun, stress-free environment.

Helps reinforce number recognition and place value in a creative way.

Easily adaptable to different class sizes and student abilities.

This *MAB Place Value | Crack the Code* activity is an essential addition to your math toolkit! It’s more than just a place value activity – it’s a way to make learning math an adventure your students won’t forget. Get ready for some laughs and valuable learning with this must-have resource!

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