5 Digit Window Frames

Bigger numbers - digit window framesA number of you have asked for a refinement to our ever-popular random number generator, the 2 Digit Window Frame resource. Some wanted smaller digits (the physical size of the font), while others wanted more options to work with larger numbers (more than 2 digits).

Firstly, thank you for the suggestions; and here's our new Window Frame resource.

The download includes frames designed for 2, 3, 4 and 5 digit numbers. The digits themselves are slightly smaller in size and we have included three different number grids.

As if that wasn't enough, this version includes a separate set of frames without the mathstick figures.

Full instructions of how (and why) to use them can be found here: 2 Digit Window Frames.

Here's an image of the downloadable* file (only two of the three number grids are shown here)

2, 3, 4 and 5 digit random number generator

  

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mslavern42's picture

I have not used this yet but

Submitted by mslavern42 on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 01:37.
I have not used this yet but I see how I can use it.We do a lot in our grade with numbers and operations such as 10 more, 10 less, 1 more, 1 less, what number comes before, etc. I will ask a question and tell the students to frame the answer. They can do it in small groups and put up their mini offices to prevent peeking.
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susanspurr's picture

Ideas please!   Could anyone

Submitted by susanspurr on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 00:06.
Ideas please!   Could anyone let me know any ways they have used this resource in the classroom and what was sucessful. Thankyou!  
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gazza306's picture

 Pick a two digit number and

Submitted by gazza306 on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:23.
 Pick a two digit number and get the children to practice adding on 10 to the next 100 to establish knowledge of place value is secure Pick a 2/3 digit number and then get the children to round to the next 10 / 100   Use the board as a random number generator
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carlyrae's picture

 Fantastic!

Submitted by carlyrae on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 20:34.
 Fantastic!
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sueduffy's picture

Great assessment tool. Also

Submitted by sueduffy on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 19:32.
Great assessment tool. Also useful for Maths Buddies
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maths's picture

Fantastic! So simple and easy

Submitted by maths on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 18:32.
Fantastic! So simple and easy to prepare!
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Mrs Doyle's picture

 Thank you for a simple but

Submitted by Mrs Doyle on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 06:42.
 Thank you for a simple but effective resource. I've already got ideas for using these in my mental oral starters as target boards, and the different sized windows make for instant differentiation !  
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missjeram's picture

 The resources are ingenious,

Submitted by missjeram on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 16:33.
 The resources are ingenious, I know my mixed year 6 class will all benefit from this resource, as it is very adaptable. Thank you!
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johdu's picture

Many thanks for your kind

Submitted by johdu on Sat, 09/01/2012 - 19:56.
Many thanks for your kind comments. I glad the maths materials are continuing to prove useful. John
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 I adapted this by leaving a

Submitted by bbeane on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 10:29.
 I adapted this by leaving a small secion in the window box on which I drew a decimal point (yes it made cutting the window tricky). This meant my more able could generate numbers to 1 and 2 decimal places. They thought it was "really cool Miss" Thanks for this great resource.
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johdu's picture

Bbeane, thank you for sharing

Submitted by johdu on Sun, 04/22/2012 - 20:15.

Bbeane, thank you for sharing you idea. That's a great adaptation which makes the resource even more versatile.

I have seen one other person do something similar - they cut the window out completely though, laminated the whole frame to give them a kind of 'glazed' window, and added a decimal point to the acetate with a permanent marker.

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A great way to generate

Submitted by MrsBSmith on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 14:40.
A great way to generate numbers, no more dice - thank you! 
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lillywilko's picture

I love this resource! I tend

Submitted by lillywilko on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 13:26.
I love this resource! I tend to use dice to generate random numbers but it can get very noisy with several dice skidding across the desks. This is the perfect (quiet) alternative, which the children will love to use. I will also attach an enlarged version to my place value display, with some key questions, such as: What number did you make? Can you partition the number? Who made the biggest number - how do you know? etc... Thanks!
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maryayers's picture

This resources will help in

Submitted by maryayers on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 11:18.
This resources will help in many activities for my less able group.Thank you.
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I teach Maths to a number of

Submitted by kathyryn snodgrass on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 12:38.
I teach Maths to a number of year levels and have found that the kids really like using them. I have found using them very revealing . Using traditional methods I felt that the children had a solid understanding of Place value but have found that by using open ended questioning and the Window frames it is easy to see where the kids are having difficulties.
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LisaLee's picture

I have spent years

Submitted by LisaLee on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 21:34.
I have spent years laminataing 0-9 digit cards- no more having to replace missing cards! This resource lokks far sturdier and more suitable for older children. I can't wait to demonstrate generating numbers and sharing it with the whole class by displaying it under the visualiser, projecting onto the interactive whiteboard.
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borntobewilde's picture

I hate using dice and digit

Submitted by borntobewilde on Fri, 05/13/2011 - 19:27.
I hate using dice and digit cards - I always have to spend ages making sure they are matched up correctly again. Thasnk you
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lizturton13's picture

I am looking forward to using

Submitted by lizturton13 on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 19:04.
I am looking forward to using this with my less able maths group. Thanks
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gailstp's picture

I am so excited to use these

Submitted by gailstp on Sat, 05/07/2011 - 12:02.
I am so excited to use these math activities in my classroom. Thank you!
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lisab1234's picture

I cant wait to start using

Submitted by lisab1234 on Fri, 04/01/2011 - 13:23.
I cant wait to start using these...I have a Yr 5/6 weakest maths class and I'm always after new ways of presenting easier maths concepts in fun and different ways so the chn dont feel its too babyish...if I do new stuff all the time the 'Ive done this before' factor doen't rate a mention :)
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I agree. it is always a

Submitted by kathyryn snodgrass on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 12:41.
I agree. it is always a challenge to present the same work in lots of different ways. this activity fits the bill and is so versatile for different year levels and ability levels.
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percycat's picture

why didn't I think of this!

Submitted by percycat on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 17:46.
why didn't I think of this! simple and effective. Great for differentiation and I think I can make a smartboard version for demo purposes (with a bit of time!)
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johdu's picture

Please let us know how you

Submitted by johdu on Fri, 03/25/2011 - 09:45.
Please let us know how you get on with the Smartboard version of this...
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Pennfold's picture

A new and interesting way to

Submitted by Pennfold on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 14:28.
A new and interesting way to check understanding and generate numbers
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cjustesen's picture

I LOVE this resource. It

Submitted by cjustesen on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 19:09.
I LOVE this resource. It gives my maths lessons a bit of variation to the traditional worksheet or sums on the board. Can be easily differentiated, and the kids find it exciting to use.
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johdu's picture

Many thanks for the positive

Submitted by johdu on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 16:32.
Many thanks for the positive feedback - I'm glad the maths resouce is proving useful. Cheers.
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torr.b's picture

These window frames are

Submitted by torr.b on Mon, 02/07/2011 - 20:12.
These window frames are really helpful for making reading numbers more interesting.
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torr.b's picture

These will be brilliant for

Submitted by torr.b on Mon, 02/07/2011 - 20:10.
These will be brilliant for my less able learners
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Hooray, no more dice! Again,

Submitted by tfab on Sat, 02/05/2011 - 06:41.
Hooray, no more dice! Again, a wonderful, inspiring resource. Mathsticks rocks!
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anniemac's picture

What a fantastic resource -

Submitted by anniemac on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 17:00.
What a fantastic resource - this will provide the children with lots of fun as well as learning experiences - thank you.
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