Top Trumps – Multiplication and Addition Game

Top Trumps meets mathematics in this unique gameThis fun game uses 'Top Trumps' style cards to enable children to practice addition and multiplication strategies while reinforcing correct mathematical vocabulary.

There are 36 cards; each featuring an image of a mathstick figure and two mathematical statements.

The first statment on each card is an addition and the other a multiplication.

While playing a Top Trumps type game, the children challenge each other as to whose card displayes the higer value - product or sum!

However, the educational value does not end there... The statements offer four different mathematical elements (or categories), as well as the product or the sum, players can also use individual factors or addends.

This game is ideal for Key Stage 2 children who have a reasonable understanding of multiplication facts and addition strategies. The download* features extensive teacher notes and a set of 36 printable cards.

Top Trumps style mathematical game

I originally used this about 18 years ago with some very able Key Stage 1 children, so please let me know how it works for your class. Enjoy!

 

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repreecedawson's picture

Again, just what I was

Submitted by repreecedawson on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 18:57.
Again, just what I was looking for. I'm looking forward to finding out how my class take to these games!  
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emma12's picture

 brilliant thank you

Submitted by emma12 on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 19:15.
 brilliant thank you
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maths's picture

Looking forward to playing it

Submitted by maths on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 19:14.
Looking forward to playing it with my class
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wotton's picture

These DID turn out to be very

Submitted by wotton on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 11:50.
These DID turn out to be very popular and have been used many times. As far as the boys were concerned it wasn't work. Thanks.
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johdu's picture

Fantastic news - Thanks for

Submitted by johdu on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 00:30.
Fantastic news - Thanks for letting us know. We're always trying to make maths as interesting and motivating as possible, so it's good to hear this. Cheers.
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dcwright's picture

cant wait to make this and

Submitted by dcwright on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 09:29.
cant wait to make this and see how it goes! planning on using with brighter but less engaged y2's- will let you know what they think!
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loulou16's picture

great resource especially for

Submitted by loulou16 on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 20:45.
great resource especially for encouraging use of maths vocab
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stulloch's picture

Brilliant game, very

Submitted by stulloch on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 09:26.
Brilliant game, very versatile. I've used it this week already as part of a mental and oral and I am planning to use it for my weekly parents/ childrens maths session. A great way to engage all.
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lanny's picture

Another fab resource to get

Submitted by lanny on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 00:02.
Another fab resource to get to grips with, once again ideal for engaging both older and more able children...Can't wait to let the children have a go with these and see how they are received...Will let you know what they think!
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nbowker's picture

This resource looks great.

Submitted by nbowker on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 19:22.
This resource looks great. Can't wait to use it.
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sjairlie's picture

This is a great resource!

Submitted by sjairlie on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 13:47.
This is a great resource! I've got an 'I'm finished' box in my primary 4 class and they love these games.
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joanne cook's picture

this resource will be very

Submitted by joanne cook on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 21:30.
this resource will be very good for the boys in my class as they love playing top trumps
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johdu's picture

Thanks for the feedback. This

Submitted by johdu on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 16:15.
Thanks for the feedback. This top trump maths game has been a firm favourite with hundreds of teachers and parents - we are hoping to add a few otehr variations before the start of the next school term.
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DebJScott's picture

I'm looking forward to

Submitted by DebJScott on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 12:01.
I'm looking forward to playing this game - I'm sure the SEN pupils I work with will enjoy this!
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chell121's picture

What a good game, engaging

Submitted by chell121 on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 08:30.
What a good game, engaging and can be used in wet weather and golden time too! I may adopt this style for other areas of maths.
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CATHTAWN's picture

My class love playing top

Submitted by CATHTAWN on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 17:22.
My class love playing top trumps- a great resource thank you :)
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Tony Sands's picture

As ever a great resource.

Submitted by Tony Sands on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 17:56.
As ever a great resource. Would like an easier version for my less able pupils working at towards level 2a and 3c. Part of your successful campaign to combine Maths learning with enjoyment. I am going in early tomorrow to print and laminate! Many thanks.
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JHenman's picture

Great looking game. I'm

Submitted by JHenman on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 09:35.
Great looking game. I'm going to look at simplifying the game to use with less able pupils.
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Phebe's picture

Thanks. Great resource.

Submitted by Phebe on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 15:34.
Thanks. Great resource. Kids will love the game.
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IainCurtis's picture

Great resource - used for a

Submitted by IainCurtis on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 21:29.
Great resource - used for a successful job interview! :) Thanks!
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johdu's picture

Thanks for the comment - and

Submitted by johdu on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 11:07.

Thanks for the comment - and many congratulations on your new job!

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year3teacher's picture

Been on a training course and

Submitted by year3teacher on Thu, 12/02/2010 - 17:02.
Been on a training course and this site / game was recommended. Fab resource. Any chance of it being downloaded as a word doc so it can be adapted for different levels please?
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johdu's picture

Sorry, it wasn't created in

Submitted by johdu on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 12:51.

Sorry, it wasn't created in word, so the format won't work that way. We'll look into making more resources available in word (or even ppt format) so they are more adaptable.

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dee's picture

This game looks great. I work

Submitted by dee on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 03:45.
This game looks great. I work in a disadvntaged school and the more visual the concept the more retention the students have. thanks
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anniemac's picture

Can't wait to let my

Submitted by anniemac on Sun, 11/14/2010 - 15:14.
Can't wait to let my competitive boys loose with this game!
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rebeccalaura's picture

The boys in my class are

Submitted by rebeccalaura on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 09:21.
The boys in my class are really enjoying this game!
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wotton's picture

looking forward to using

Submitted by wotton on Mon, 10/04/2010 - 18:33.
looking forward to using these with a very able group of y6 boys I think it will be very motivating.
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vnetzer's picture

I have been looking for a

Submitted by vnetzer on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 18:33.
I have been looking for a trump type game that didn't involve division, and a google search led me to this site. I found what I was looking for AND a grat website!
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johdu's picture

Thanks for the comments. I'm

Submitted by johdu on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 12:48.

Thanks for the comments. I'm pleased the maths resources are proving so useful. If you want to keep up-to-date with our latest ideas and resources we now have four (yes, 'four') different ways... well, we have five ways if you count just coming to the site to look around! As well as  twitter, RSS and our Facebook page, we also have a little Toolbar utility that you can add to your browser - this is very user-friendly and can easily be updated, adapted or removed at any time... great for those who don't normally tweet or don't access FB.

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phall's picture

Trumps in maths - finally...

Submitted by phall on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 19:39.
Trumps in maths - finally...
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