Make fractions, measurement, and number relationships deliciously fun with our Place Value & Decimals Pizza Puzzles! This hands-on activity challenges students to match equivalent values represented in a variety of ways—all while assembling a mouth-watering set of pizza-themed puzzles.

Each set includes six full pizzas, with slices that feature numbers, number lines, words, and visuals representing the same value. Students must use their mathematical reasoning to identify and match slices correctly, reinforcing their understanding of place value, decimals, and measurement in an engaging and collaborative way.

Perfect for small group rotations, early finisher tubs, or independent practice, these puzzles are designed to be flexible across year levels and ability groups. You can use the sets individually to target specific learning areas, or combine them to create a mixed-topic challenge. For repeated classroom use, we recommend printing on thick card and storing in labelled containers.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and match equivalent values in different forms
• ✅ Strengthen place value understanding with tenths and hundredths
• ✅ Apply measurement concepts related to mass, length, and volume
• ✅ Develop reasoning and visual discrimination skills through matching tasks
• ✅ Engage in hands-on learning that supports number fluency and confidence

What’s Included:

• 6 themed puzzle sets with 6 pizzas each:
• - Set 1: Place Value (tenths and hundredths)
• - Set 2: Money
• - Set 3: Measurement (mass)
• - Set 4: Measurement (length)
• - Set 5: Measurement (volume)
• - Set 6: Mixed Numerals
• Each puzzle includes slices with four different representation types
• Print-ready formatting for easy prep and reuse

Materials Needed:

• Printed puzzle sets (preferably on thick card)
• Scissors or paper trimmer for cutting slices
• Storage containers or zip-lock bags for each set
• Laminator (optional for added durability)

How to Use:

1. Choose the puzzle set that matches your current learning focus.
2. Cut out the slices and mix them up before distributing to students.
3. Students work independently or in pairs to sort and match the slices.
4. They check that all values within each pizza represent the same quantity.
5. Optional: use as an assessment task by having students explain their matches.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Add to maths rotations as a concept consolidation station
• 💡 Use as a collaborative challenge between small groups
• 💡 Create an extension task by having students create their own pizzas
• 💡 Mix sets for revision days or mixed-ability maths groups
• 💡 Display completed pizzas on your maths wall or bulletin board

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Colour-code each set or add icons to help keep pieces organised
• 💛 Print on A3 and laminate for larger, longer-lasting puzzles
• 💛 Model one puzzle as a whole class before releasing students to work independently
• 💛 Store puzzles in envelopes or small tubs for easy re-use across terms

Place Value & Decimals Pizza Puzzles are the perfect blend of interactive learning and visual maths exploration—designed to build fluency, accuracy, and confidence in a format your students will love.

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