Number (place value): Top Trump Bears
The Problem
Tia loves playing Top Trumps, so she decided to create her own set of Amazing Bears Top Trump cards (see opposite).
You’ll notice that the cards have categories (weapons, weight, strength and height) and ratings. The ratings are scores out of 100 that reflect just how dangerous, heavy, strong or tall a bear species is in comparison to other bear species.
Complete each bear’s standing height rating using the bear height information cards below.
Why could ordering the cards be a helpful first step?
Compare your ratings with a friend’s.
Did you know?
Bears can see, hear, and smell better standing up than they can when they are walking on all four legs.
Visualising the Problem and Getting Started
- The polar bear is the largest and heaviest bear species.
- The sun bear is the smallest and lightest bear species.
From the above size and weight facts, discuss with a partner whether or not you agree with the score ratings that Tia has given them. 