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A good game for negative numbers and mathematical thinking. This game is for two players - you can use the interactivity below, or you could draw a number line on a piece of paper and find a counter to use. In both cases, you will need two dice. Decide who is Positive and who is Negative. Positive moves from left to right and Negative moves from right to left. Take it in turns to throw the two dice and add the scores then move that number of places in your direction. If the counter reaches −13, Negative has won. If the counter reaches 13, Positive has won.

There are five levels to work through. In level 1 you simply type in the number of children to share the pizza and the pizza will be cut into fractions for you. At Level 2 you drag fractions to complete a fraction wall. In Level 3 you have to count the number of shaded squares and the total number of squares then type in the fraction (use a slash e.g. 1/4). Level 4 introduces a fraction numberline for you to drag the fractions onto. Level 5 uses a pizza to illustrate fraction equivalences.

Put blocks (or balls) into the cups on the scales to make them balance, using the number rules A = B + C and A + B = C + D. Use your knowledge of addition and multiplication to help you work out how many blocks you need in each cup. Finish the number sentence to show an equal number of blocks on each side. This learning object is a combination of three objects in the same series.

Balance scales by using blobs. Explore how many black blobs and white blobs balance each other. Discover the rule that balances the scales with the correct number and type of blobs. For example, 2 black blobs balances 1 white blob. Find out how many black blobs balance 2 white blobs. Build a number pattern. Then use the rule to solve a problem by moving blobs to make the scales balance. Go on to balancing scales with black, white and grey blobs. This learning object is a combination of three objects in the same series. Students identify that one item can be used to represent a value of more than one. Students predict the numerical relationship (ratio) between two or three types of items. Students analyse number sentences and record the equivalent relations.

Students are shown a blank 100s chart and need to find the location of the number. Useful to look at number patterns, estimation, counting

Test your knowledge of percentages and their relationship with proper fractions. Represent given percentages on a 5 by 5 grid. Also show them on a number line marked in tenths. Allocate squares on the grid to match the given percentages for different parts of the park. For example, show 24% of the grid as bushland. Add each percentage to the number line by moving a bar along the line. View and print a report of your results. This assessment object is the last in a series of three objects that progressively increase in difficulty.

Numeracy resources and templates from the recent Ron Smith books about counting, place value and fractions

Place value game. Students have a short time limit (depending on the level) to correctly answering the question about which column each number falls into. Children also have to correctly write the numbers up to 6 digits.

Fun number based games- particularly popular with the boys in my class. Games work on division, addition, multiplication and subtraction of simple numbers. When you select a game, make sure select- the create game tab- which will just take you to a new game instead of an existing one.

Add or subtract a given number to achieve the "wishball" number in 20 turns.

Students work on practical problems in which the complexity of computations extends to include addition and subtraction of three-digit numbers, multiplication by single digits, and division by a single-digit number using arrays.

Great problem solving interactive game where students need to use 5 numbers and four operations to arrive at a target number.

a Flash based website with interactive manipulatives that students and teachers can use to introduce or reinforce maths concepts. It is suitable for students from Kindergarten to Year Eight. This site is very simple to use (mostly drag and drop) and requires very little preparation. You simply choose a background from the collection of Game Boards, Story Boards or Work Mats. Work Mat options include place value mats, tens frames, graph paper, algebra tiles, in and out equation tables, blank calendars, number lines and number charts.

Explore ways of representing decimals using mathematical notation and visual tools. Match a decimal fraction between 0 and 1 such as 0.7. Adjust units on a range of visual scales and other representations. Work with a random selection of two of these representations: common fraction, number line, counting frame, dial, array and pie chart. Match at least three decimals with each tool. This learning object is one in a series of nine objects.

A great range of fraction games that progress from easy levels of creating fractions up to adding fractions and creating mixed numbers.

Balance scales by using blobs. Using unit ratios, such as 1:3, 2: 1 or 1:4, explore how many black blobs and white blobs balance each other. Discover the rule that balances the scales with the correct number and type of blobs. For example, 2 black blobs balance 1 white blob. Find out how many black blobs balance 2 white blobs. Build a number pattern. Then use the rule to solve a problem by moving blobs to make the scales balance. This learning object is the first in a series of three learning objects.

Help a town planner to design a site plan for a school. Using a 10x10 grid, design areas for four regions (library, car park, lawn and canteen) based on the percentages given. Assign the area for an additional two regions, using percentages of your choice. Use a number line to indicate the equivalent fractions for two regions. This learning object is one in a series of two objects. The series is also packaged as a combined learning object.

Help a girl to throw her ball through a hoop. Build two fractions to make a total of one whole. Complete the denominator of a fraction (at least one fraction may have a fixed numerator). For example, work out how many tenths can be added to three-fifths to total one whole. Look at fraction bars and a number line to compare the two fractions and their total. This learning object is one in a series of seven objects.

In this game from Count On you practise finding a fraction of a number. You can play it as a two-player game or a single player can play against the computer.

A showcase of digital objects (still images) and digital resources for Prep - 12 across all curriculum areas. (You will need to enter your T/O number and password to access the site)

A DE&T site that contains 1000s of digital resources for all levels and areas of the curriculum. (You will need to type in your Victorian T/O number and password to access the portal)