Work together to build and protect a town that is under attack by giant robots. In this interactive game, students earn actions by answering questions correctly. Each turn, they must choose how to defend the town—upgrade homes to grow the population, reinforce the walls, or launch an attack to weaken the robots!

This version focuses on division strategies. Students will solve problems involving one- and two-digit numbers using a variety of approaches, including number sentences, visual arrays, and word problems. This helps them apply their understanding in different contexts while reinforcing the concept of division through practise and repetition.

Let’s Defend – Dividing One- & Two-Digit Numbers is great for building number fluency and problem-solving skills. It works well for individual review, small group rotations, or whole-class challenges using the interactive whiteboard or QR code.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Solve division problems with one- and two-digit numbers
• ✅ Use a variety of strategies including number sentences and arrays
• ✅ Apply division to real-world problems through word problems
• ✅ Strengthen number fluency and mathematical reasoning
• ✅ Engage in collaborative, strategic gameplay to support learning

How to Play:

1. Students answer division questions involving one- and two-digit numbers.
2. Each correct answer earns an action: build houses, reinforce walls, or attack the robots.
3. Incorrect answers do not unlock town-building actions.
4. The game continues through a set of questions where all players contribute to the same town.
5. The goal is to protect and grow the town before the robot attack is complete!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during a division unit to practise varied problem types and strategies
• 💡 Great for Year 3–5 students consolidating division fluency
• 💡 Add to small group rotations for targeted strategy work
• 💡 Follow up with hands-on division tasks using counters or grid paper arrays

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 Defend – Dividing One- & Two-Digit Numbers makes division practise meaningful, visual, and exciting—turning maths learning into a mission to save the town!