Last Lesson Of Term
These activities have been chosen to create a buzz for the whole class playing together.
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23 or Bust
A game involving mental arithmetic and strategy for two players or one player against the computer.
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Countdown
How close can you get to the target by making a calculation out of the five numbers given?
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Dice Bingo
Choose your own numbers for your bingo card. The caller uses two dice and adds the numbers together.
We All Have Computers
If the pupils have their own devices or if you have booked a computer room...
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Snooker Angles
An online game for one or two players requiring an ability to estimate angles as bearings.
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Digital Darts
An online darts game for one or two players requiring skill, strategy and mental arithmetic.
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Where's Wallaby?
Find the hidden wallaby using the clues revealed at the chosen coordinates.
Practical Activities
Get the scissors, glue sticks and that maths equipment you haven't used at all this year for some hands-on tasks.
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Kite Maths
Can you make a kite shape from a single A4 size sheet of paper using only three folds?
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Paper Constructions
Practical mathematical skills are required to work out how to construct these three dimensional items from paper.
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Tangram Table
Use the pieces of the tangram puzzle to make the basic shapes then complete the table showing which shapes are possible.
Nice Weather - Go Outside!
You have been indoors all year so now it is your chance to do some Maths outside.
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Scavenger Hunt
Collect as many of the items as possible. Each item will be awarded a mark out of ten for it's quality or the ingenuity involved in finding it.
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People Maths
Get your students involved by acting out mathematical ideas and concepts so that they become part of the situation and gain a greater understanding.
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Songkran Game
Where should you stand in the circle to win the Songkran game?
A Memorable Term End
These activities have proved so popular with pupils that they remember them for years to come.
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Manifest
An exciting and thought-provoking number placing game for two players or one player versus the computer.
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Great Expectation
An interactive online activity requiring logical thinking and a certain amount of luck to place the digits on the correct side of the inequality sign.
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Shark's Dinner
The mathematical version of the classic hangman game. Guess the letters that are contained in the words.
Don't Get Too Excited
Because sometimes the enthusiasm can get out of hand. Only for those with good crowd control.
A Magical Way To End
Amaze your pupils with these Mathamagic tricks that will baffle everyone until the method is revealed.
We're Going On An Adventure
Maths adventure games have been around since the first computers appeared in schools.
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Tran Towers
An adventure game requiring students to solve puzzles as they move through the old mansion.
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Tran Tunnels
A mini adventure game containing maths puzzles and problems. Find your way through the maze of tunnels to find Goldberg's magic harpsicord.
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Pentransum
Mathematical questions with five possible answers. If you get 20 correct you can add your own question to the database.
Searching For A Strategy
Playing Maths games against classmates is always more satisfying with a winning strategy.
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Nim
Nim is a mathematical game of strategy in which two players take turns removing objects from groups of objects.
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Tantrum
A game, a puzzle and a challenge involving counters being placed at the corners of a square on a grid.
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Ultimate Noughts and Crosses
A game requiring you to devise a strategy far more complex than that required for the standard game.
How About A Class Quiz?
Enjoying a quiz seems to be a popular end of Term activity and there's nothing better than a class quiz.
Online Board Games
Whether you prefer the top hat or racing car you don't need tokens for online board games.
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Mathopoly
A game of buying and selling property with maths questions thrown in for good measure.
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Dump-A-Dice Race
An online board game for two players involving prime and square numbers and making choices.
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Hi-Low Predictions
A version of the Play Your Cards Right TV show. Calculate the probabilities of cards being higher or lower.
Develop Your Memory
Being able to memorise figures, names or concepts is an important skill which these activities develop.
Newspaper Type Puzzles
Here are some online interactive puzzles of the type often seen in newspapers and which can be quite addictive.
Another Point Of View
A selection of illusions followed by an exercise on matching the view to the direction.
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First Impressions
This activity will collect data about your first impressions of some optical illusions. You can then analyse the data to come to your own conclusions.
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Optical Illusions
Don't let your brain be fooled by these geometric optical illusions in this online quiz.
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Plans and Elevations
Interpret plans and elevations of three dimensional shapes.
Trains, Cars and Boats
Test your driving skills with these dilemmas and tests of skill.
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Shunting Puzzles
Move the trams to their indicated parking places in the shunting yard as quickly as possible.
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Car Park Puzzle
Can you get your car out of the very crowded car park by moving other cars forwards or backwards?
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Cliff Diving Monkeys
Test your timing skills by clicking on the monkeys so that they jump off the cliff at just the right time to land in the boat.
Programs And Codes
Cracking codes and writing computer programs are skills required for these activities.
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Online Logo
An online version of the Logo programming language with 30 mathematical challenges.
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Code Cracker
Crack the code by replacing the encrypted letters in the given text. There are lots of hints provided about code breaking techniques.
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Roman Numerals Jigsaw
An online interactive jigsaw puzzle of a grid of Roman numerals.
Amazing Mazes
You can't get physically lost in these mazes but you may be at a loss mentally.
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Maze
Each visitor to this page has a unique maze constructed for them to find their way through answering mathematical questions on the way.
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Bidmaze
Find your way through the maze encountering mathematical operations in the correct order to achieve the given total.
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Navigation NEWS
Each visitor to this page has a unique maze constructed for them to find their way through answering questions about bearings along the way.
Steady Hand
If you have a steady hand and nerves of steel you may just be able to do these challenges.
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Fizz Buzzer
The digital version of the popular fizz buzz game. Press the buzzers if they are factors of the counter.
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Tables Grab
A one or two player game. The objective is to grab all the multiples of the chosen times table faster than the other player.
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Watsadoo
Rotate the cogs to catch the flying numbers in the correct sections.
Arty Maths
Exercise both sides of your brain and show your artistic side with these beautiful activities.
Investigations
Mathematical investigations are open-ended and could take quite a long time.
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Design a badge
How many different badges can you make using three different coloured squares put together to make a rectangle?
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Dice Investigation
Throw two dice and multiply the scores. Investigate the different products you can obtain. What about adding? What about using three dice?
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Polygon Areas
Investigate which polygons have an area of 4 square units on this interactive dotty grid.
Tricky Tasks
Some challenging puzzles that will require patience, logic and persistence.
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Path Puzzle
A great puzzle requiring you to use all of the cards to create a continuous red line from start to finish.
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Scheduling Puzzle
Make a schedule for the 24-hour Darts Marathon which will take into account everyone's requests and keep everyone happy.
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Trafalgar Square
Solve the number puzzles drawn on the pavement of Trafalgar Square in London.
Riddle Race Rhyme
Three great ideas with absolutely nothing in common apart from the letter R.
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Maths Riddles
A collection of mathematical riddles to make you think outside the box then enjoy the satisfaction finding the answer brings.
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Remainder Race
A game involving chance and choice requiring an ability to calculate the remainder when a two digit number is divided by a single digit number.
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Number Rhyme
A poem about the numbers one to nine. Just for fun can you make up a last line for each verse?
Pictures and Patterns
Mathematics embraces patterns and can produce beautiful pictures.
Thinking Games
These thinking games are best played with a friend or family member. You will need to do a lot of thinking!
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Hexpand
A strategy game - expand your collection of hexagons to block your opponent.
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Boxed In Numbers
The classic dots and boxes game with the addition of some positive and negative numbers which determine your score.
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Boxed In Fractions
The classic dots and boxes two-player game with the addition of some fractions which determine your score.
Transum,
Saturday, July 15, 2017
"There are 366 starter ideas on this website, along with an ever-growing list of advanced starters. One of these might be just right for your final lesson of the term—there’s bound to be at least one you haven’t used yet.
You may not know that there’s also a list of lesson finishers. Some of these are more light-hearted and would make excellent activities for the last day of term.
Please leave a comment if you have any ideas for end-of-term activities that haven’t been included on this page. 💬"
Transum,
Sunday, May 18, 2025
"If the number of pupils in your class is much smaller than usual during the final week of term, why not consider joining forces with another Maths teacher and combining your classes? This can be a great opportunity to break from routine and create a lively, collaborative atmosphere. Larger groups lend themselves well to whole-class games, competitive quizzes, and team-based investigations that benefit from a wider mix of personalities and abilities.
With a combined class, you could run a maths relay, a problem-solving treasure hunt, or a logic puzzle tournament. Pupils might work in mixed teams on practical challenges, explore interactive activities projected for the whole class, or even present mini-projects to their peers. These types of sessions can encourage leadership, teamwork, and creativity—all while reinforcing mathematical thinking in a fun and engaging way."
Transum,
Sunday, May 18, 2025
"Another meaningful way to end the term is by hosting a mini awards ceremony or taking time for pupils to write thank you notes. These simple yet thoughtful activities help foster a sense of closure and community, giving pupils a chance to reflect on their learning journey. You could create a dramatic award categories, ranging from "Most Improved Mathematician" to "Creative Problem Solver" or "Team Player" (you could invite pupils to help suggest the titles). Certificates, applause, and a touch of celebration can make everyone feel recognised and appreciated.
Alternatively, or in addition, you might have funny end of term awards:
"Most likely to be a rocket scientist" "The Human Calculator Award"
"Best Use of a Protractor (for Something Other Than Maths)"
"Most Dramatic Reaction to a Wrong Answer"
"Master of Mathematical Distraction "
"Most Likely to Ask, "Do We Need to Know This for the Exam?""
"Best Pen Tapping Solo During Silent Work"
"Future Maths Meme Creator "
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