Blast off into outer space and explore distant galaxies! In this exciting digital game, students answer questions to warp between galaxies, collecting cosmic objects as they go. Each correct answer earns them a space badge, with the goal of gathering as many badges as possible before the journey ends.

This game helps students practise calculating percentage values of numbers up to 100, using percentages and quantities in multiples of 10. By applying these skills to a variety of problems, students strengthen their understanding of percentages while improving mental maths speed and accuracy. The space exploration theme adds a sense of adventure and motivates learners to keep pushing for their best score.

Let’s Explore – Percentage of a Quantity is ideal for whole-class play on the interactive whiteboard, small group activities, or individual practice. The combination of maths challenges and intergalactic exploration makes this a fun and engaging way to reinforce essential percentage skills.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Calculate percentage values of numbers to 100
• ✅ Work with percentages and quantities in multiples of 10
• ✅ Apply percentage calculations to a variety of scenarios
• ✅ Improve mental maths fluency and accuracy
• ✅ Build problem-solving confidence through interactive play

How to Play:

1. Read each percentage question carefully.
2. Work out the percentage value of the given number.
3. Each correct answer warps you to a new galaxy and earns a space badge.
4. Collect as many badges as possible before the game ends.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a quick mental maths warm-up to practise percentages.
• 💡 Incorporate into maths rotations for small group skill practice.
• 💡 Replay the game to track progress and improve scores over time.
• 💡 Connect with a space-themed learning unit for cross-curricular engagement.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins.
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play.
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task.

Let’s Explore – Percentage of a Quantity combines space exploration with targeted maths practice, inspiring students to aim for the stars while mastering percentage calculations.