Can You Rescue the Ancient Roman Scroll?

Embark on a historical adventure with our “Roman Numeral Rescue” game! This fun and engaging activity is designed to help children in Key Stage 2 master the art of reading Roman numerals up to 100 (I to C) in a unique and memorable way.

An ancient scroll has been torn, and parts of a sequence of numbers are missing. Your mission is to choose the correct Roman numeral tile to repair the scroll and complete the sequence.

Why Learn with Roman Numeral Rescue?

This game turns what can be a tricky topic into an exciting puzzle. It helps children to:

• Build Fluency: By working with sequences, children learn to recognize the value of Roman numerals quickly, rather than just translating them one by one.
• Understand the Patterns: The game reinforces the key patterns and rules of the Roman numeral system, such as the placement of I, V, X, L, and C.
• Make Learning Thematic: The fun “archaeological rescue” theme makes practicing much more engaging than a standard worksheet.

For Teachers and Parents: Meeting Key Stage 2 Objectives

This game is an excellent resource for supporting the National Curriculum for maths, specifically targeting the objectives for Roman numerals in Key Stage 2.

• Year 3 & 4: The curriculum requires pupils to “read Roman numerals to 100 (I to C) and know that over time, the numeral system changed to include the concept of zero and place value.” This game provides direct and repeated practice of this core objective.
• Year 5 & 6: While the focus moves to larger numbers, a solid and fluent understanding of the numerals up to 100 is essential. This game serves as a perfect tool for revision and for ensuring children have a strong foundation before they tackle more complex numbers.

It’s an ideal activity for a history cross-curricular link, a fun homework task, or as a station in a maths rotation.