Number Scoot: Addition Strategies Activity supports students in mastering addition through movement, strategy and variety. Designed to promote flexible thinking and mental fluency, this active learning resource features 27 unique question cards that explore a broad range of addition concepts and problem types.

Students will practise addition strategies in multiple formats, including fact families, part-part-whole models, number lines, missing number problems, real-world word problems and visual representations. The variety ensures meaningful revision for all learners while encouraging them to choose and apply efficient addition methods. With a mix of symbolic and contextual questions, students gain experience transferring skills across different scenarios, supporting deeper understanding and real-world application.

This resource is ideal for whole-class games, small group rotations, maths centres, or even outdoor lessons. The fast-paced movement between tasks keeps students focused and energised, while the format encourages peer collaboration and independent thinking. Whether you’re introducing strategies, revising before a test, or looking for a quick and engaging warm-up, Number Scoot has you covered.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Apply a range of mental and written addition strategies
• ✅ Practise using number lines, fact families and part-part-whole models
• ✅ Strengthen fluency in solving both symbolic and contextual problems
• ✅ Develop confidence with flexible thinking in mathematical situations
• ✅ Reinforce place value understanding and number relationships

What’s Included:

• 27 unique addition strategy question cards
• Student recording sheet with numbered answer boxes
• Answer sheet for self-checking or teacher-led review
• Instructions for setup and gameplay

Materials Needed:

• Printed question cards
• Recording sheets (standard or enlarged)
• Pencils or whiteboard markers
• Optional: manipulatives such as number lines, counters or MAB blocks
• Clipboards (if completing the activity outdoors or during movement)

How to Use:

• Print and cut the cards, then scatter them around the room or outdoor area
• Give each student a recording sheet and explain the movement procedure
• Students rotate between cards, solving each question and recording their answer
• Use the answer sheet for peer marking, whole-class review or independent checking

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a revision activity before an assessment on addition strategies
• 💡 Integrate into maths rotations to encourage collaborative problem-solving
• 💡 Use selected cards as warm-ups or daily challenges throughout the week
• 💡 Pair students to encourage peer modelling and discussion of strategies

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use whiteboards so students can show working before writing final answers
• 💛 Provide scaffolds like number lines for learners who need extra support
• 💛 Create a fast-paced version using a timer to gamify practice sessions
• 💛 Store the card sets in labelled envelopes or document wallets for easy reuse

Number Scoot: Addition Strategies Activity is a dynamic and engaging way to consolidate addition knowledge. With movement, strategy variety and real-world contexts, it supports all learners in developing fluency and confidence with key mathematical concepts.