Make maths revision creative and engaging with our Place Value & Decimals Mystery Colour by Numbers! This vibrant, self-directed activity combines problem-solving with colouring fun, offering students a unique way to practise key numeracy concepts across place value, measurement, money, and more.

Students will use a provided colour code to solve and shade different segments of pizza-themed illustrations. As they work through the questions, a hidden image is gradually revealed - making it a great motivator for independent practice or fast finisher tasks. With seven worksheets included, each one targets a different skill, making this a flexible addition to your maths program.

Whether printed on A4 for pencil use or completed digitally on a tablet, this resource is perfect for reinforcing skills while giving students a break from traditional formats. Answer keys are also included to support easy marking and self-checking. It’s low-prep, high-engagement, and ideal for individual learning time or revision sessions.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Practise reading and writing decimals to tenths and hundredths
• ✅ Apply understanding of money, mass, volume, and length in real-world contexts
• ✅ Recognise and apply place value strategies in different mathematical domains
• ✅ Engage in self-directed, independent learning
• ✅ Develop perseverance and attention to detail through multi-step tasks

What’s Included:

• 7 differentiated Colour by Number worksheets covering key concepts:
• - Sheet 1: Place Value (tenths and hundredths) – simple
• - Sheet 2: Place Value (tenths and hundredths) – extension
• - Sheet 3: Money
• - Sheet 4: Measurement (mass)
• - Sheet 5: Measurement (length)
• - Sheet 6: Measurement (volume)
• - Sheet 7: Mixed Numerals
• Answer sheets with completed coloured versions for easy marking
• Printable and digital-friendly formatting for flexible delivery

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets (A4 size recommended)
• Coloured pencils, markers, or crayons
• Tablet or device (optional, for digital completion)
• Access to answer keys for review or self-checking

How to Use:

1. Select the worksheet that aligns with your current learning focus.
2. Provide students with the worksheet and colouring code.
3. Students solve each maths question and match the answer to the correct colour.
4. They colour the segment as directed, gradually revealing a themed image.
5. Use the coloured answer sheet for quick marking or peer correction.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Add to your fast finisher folder or independent maths choice board
• 💡 Use as a fun Friday revision task before a unit assessment
• 💡 Offer digitally for BYOD classrooms or remote learning settings
• 💡 Pair with related workstations from the Place Value and Decimals package
• 💡 Set up a class challenge to complete all seven sheets over a term

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate for use with whiteboard markers at maths rotations
• 💛 Allow students to select their own colour code for extra creativity
• 💛 Display finished work on your maths wall as a fun celebration of learning
• 💛 Offer hint cards for students needing extra support with place value or measurement

Place Value & Decimals Mystery Colour by Numbers brings together curriculum-aligned concepts and visual creativity - perfect for supporting independent practice while keeping students motivated and engaged.

This activity is part of the Place Value and Decimals Workstations PACKAGE.