Race around the track in this fast-paced game. Watch as your car zooms forward with every correct answer and battle for the lead as you speed toward the finish line. Each question fuels your engine and helps you close in on the winner’s podium!

This version focuses on the mental maths skill of adding 1. Students are presented with simple addition sums that involve adding 1 to a given number, with all answers within 10. Designed for early learners, the game promotes number fluency and helps reinforce foundational addition facts in a fun and energetic setting.

Whether playing individually or racing in teams, students will practise essential number combinations, improve their mental calculation skills and celebrate each correct answer with a burst of speed on the track.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Mentally add 1 to numbers within 10
• ✅ Develop fluency with early addition facts
• ✅ Strengthen number recognition and sequencing
• ✅ Build speed and confidence in basic mental computation
• ✅ Engage in game-based learning that motivates young mathematicians

How to Play:

1. Students are shown a simple addition problem involving adding 1 to a number.
2. They choose the correct answer from multiple-choice options.
3. Each correct answer makes their race car zoom forward on the track.
4. Incorrect answers slow the car down, but students stay in the race.
5. The player whose car reaches the finish line first wins the race and stands on the winner’s podium!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during warm-up sessions to reinforce basic addition skills
• 💡 Ideal for Foundation to Year 1 students beginning mental addition strategies
• 💡 Add to your maths rotations or digital fluency activities
• 💡 Replay regularly to support recall of number facts and build speed

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six racing characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select individual or team play to match your class needs
• 💛 Send the QR code home for fun, independent practice with family support

Let’s Race – Mental Maths: Adding 1 gives students a fast and fun way to master early number facts while zooming toward maths confidence!