COMBO is a card game designed to help students practise all of their basic number facts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. This engaging maths game provides an interactive way for learners to strengthen their number skills while developing confidence with mental calculations. An ideal game for children in upper primary and lower secondary school, COMBO encourages strategic thinking as players combine numbers and operations to reach solutions.
Supplied in two colours (yellow and green), the cards are easy to organise for group play and classroom activities. COMBO is also featured in Paul Swan’s book Cards on the Table (p. 42–44, not included and sold separately – PSB548), highlighting its value as a practical teaching resource for reinforcing number concepts through games.
Fast-paced and challenging, this card game transforms basic number practice into an engaging learning experience. As players analyse their cards and plan combinations, they develop logical reasoning, mental maths skills and flexible thinking. Perfect for maths centres, small group work or whole-class challenges, COMBO supports active participation while strengthening essential numeracy foundations.
Educational Benefits:
- Reinforces basic number facts including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Develops mental maths and quick calculation skills
- Encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Supports confidence with number operations through gameplay
- Challenge learners to create number combinations using different operations
- Practise mental maths strategies while playing timed rounds
- Encourage players to explain their calculations during gameplay
- Use the cards for quick maths warm-up activities
Classroom Ideas:
- Set up a maths station where learners practise number facts through gameplay
- Run small group competitions to solve number combinations
- Use the cards as part of daily mental maths routines
- Encourage learners to design their own number challenges using the cards
Product Details
- Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary students
- Card game focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Supplied in two colours: yellow and green
- Featured in Cards on the Table by Paul Swan (p. 42–44)
- Book not included and sold separately – PSB548
