How to play Number of the Day
- Choose how big the numbers can be, and press New number.
- Say or write facts about the number, such as odd or even, its factors, or one more and one less.
- Use Another prompt for ideas.
- Press Reveal facts to compare.
Maths skills this game builds
- Number sense
- Odd, even, prime, square and triangular numbers
- Factors, multiples and place value
- Explaining and using mathematical language
Tips for parents and carers
- Pick a number from a car number plate or a birthday and talk about it.
- Ask for one new fact each day.
- Use the number-line to say what is one more, one less, ten more and ten less.
Using Number of the Day with a group or class
- A good starter for any session. Give children one minute to write facts, and then ask each to share a different one.
- Praise unusual facts: “It is the number of days in…”.
- Link the fact list to the day’s main activity.
Frequently asked questions
What is a number of the day?
A short, regular routine in which children explore one number and say as much as they can about it.
What counts as a fact?
Anything true: even or odd, a multiple of 3, half of 40, one more than 29, the answer to 4 × 5 and so on.
What age is it for?
Ages 7 to 11. Younger children can use numbers up to 20; older children can try 1000.