About This Resource
Quick, engaging activities to start lessons or challenge students.
Count Up offers endless versions of the ever popular Countdown-type activity, ready to project. Select the level of difficulty and use the optional hints to get students started. No additional materials needed—ideal as a lesson starter or challenge.
Topics Covered
Mental arithmetic.
Curriculum Links
This resource supports the UK National Curriculum across key stages:
- Number: Mental calculation, number operations
- Reasoning: Problem solving, working under constraint
How to Use This Resource
Access and Project
Click the button above to open Count Up in a new tab. Project it on your board.
Choose Options
Select the level of difficulty and turn hints on or off to support students as needed.
Run the Activity
Students work in the Countdown style to reach the target. Use as a starter or plenary to recap the basics with challenge.
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