Free teacher web sites for Maths topic ‘Doubling and Halving’
Finding half of numbers and doubling numbers can be a tricky concept. Let this topic help provide lots of great resources for your maths lesson on the interactive whiteboard. You may find useful links on doubling in the multiplication section too (x2).
We love this simple game which starts with double 1.
External link: Bridge doubles
- suitable for class use
Work out the doubles and click on the target board. The answers are low, usually not over 20. A resource from ictgames.com
External link: Double and halve with Robin Hood
- suitable for class use
- suitable for teachers’ personal use
Beyond ten, largest answer is around 80. A resource from ictgames.com
External link: Double and halve with Robin Hood - advanced
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- suitable for teachers’ personal use
Using partitioning to help double. Starts with a number under 60. A resource from ictgames.com
External link: Double and partition
- suitable for class use
We love this machine because you can type your own numbers into the machine. Can your children beat the machine?
External link: Double machine
- suitable for class use
A super activity, we were given numbers like 7, 5,8 and asked to double them. A great Crick resource.
External link: Doubles tester
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Started with 7, so doubling this would be suitable for KS1, halving 7 is more KS2. Useful resource. A great Crick resource.
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External link: Doubling and halving activity
- suitable for class use
- suitable for teachers’ personal use
An easy version of woodcards. These place value cards help to support doubling concepts. Starts with numbers like double 33. A resource from ictgames.com
External link: Wood cards doubling
- suitable for class use