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Maths Warm-Up: Elimination

Mondays don’t have to be boring! Enjoy a free, no-prep maths activity every week with Monday Morning Maths Club.

This week’s feature? The Brainstorming Key, a playful way to warm up students' minds and ideas.

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Elimination

Elimination game is a fast-paced, no-prep maths warm-up that instantly boosts engagement. It works particularly well with classes who enjoy competition and quick mental recall.

How It Works

Have students stand on their chairs. Ask quick maths questions and let students put their hand up if they know the answer. Choose one student to respond. If they get it right, they pick someone to sit down. If they get it wrong, they sit down themselves. Keep the game going for a few minutes or until only a few students are left standing, adjusting the questions as you go.

For Example:

For example, ask 2 × 3. A student answers 6 correctly and chooses someone to sit down. If they get it wrong, they sit down instead. Then move on to the next question.

Why It's So Good

• Fast, fun, and keeps students engaged

• Gets every student involved and thinking

• Helps warm up mental maths skills

• Allows teachers to quickly see who understands the work

• No prep required, easy to run in any lesson

Even a few minutes of the Elimination game can boost engagement and confidence, making it a maths warm-up your students will look forward to.

Multiplication & Division Escape Room | Year 3 & 4

Multiplication & Division Escape Room | Year 3 & 4

$6.90 AUD

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Looking for a fun way to practise or revise multiplication and division? Want to encourage teamwork and collaboration in your classroom? Escape rooms are the perfect solution!

Students must work together to solve four challenging and engaging multiplication and division puzzles to save the school from being overrun by teacher zombies.

Note: To get the most out of this activity, ensure students know their times tables up to 10 × 10.