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Skateboarding scores maths challenge

A child-friendly sports challenge using scores to practise addition with real examples.

Quick answer

You can use addition to add up your skateboarding scores and find your total points. It’s like counting how many tricks you did or how many points you scored in each round.

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to add up your skateboarding scores from different tricks or rounds to find your total points. Success signs:
  • You can add up scores from 2 or more skateboarding tricks
  • You can use numbers to show how many points you got
  • You can work out your total points after doing several tricks
  • You can check your answer by counting again or using a number line

Why this matters

When you skateboard, you often get points for doing tricks. If you do more than one trick, you need to add up all your points to know how good you did. This is just like when you play a game or play football and count your points. Adding up scores helps you see how well you're doing and can help you improve.

How it works

Adding up your skateboarding scores is just like adding up your toys or snacks. You take the number of points for each trick and count them all together. Here’s how:
  1. Look at how many points you got for each trick
  2. Write down the points
  3. Add them together using your fingers, a number line, or counting blocks
  4. Check your answer to make sure it’s right

Examples you can see

Let’s imagine you are skateboarding and you do 3 tricks. Here are the points you get:
  • First trick: 10 points
  • Second trick: 15 points
  • Third trick: 20 points
Now, let’s add them up:
  1. 10 + 15 = 25
  2. 25 + 20 = 45
So, your total score is 45 points! Here’s another example with more tricks:
  • First trick: 5 points
  • Second trick: 12 points
  • Third trick: 8 points
  • Fourth trick: 15 points
Add them step by step:
  1. 5 + 12 = 17
  2. 17 + 8 = 25
  3. 25 + 15 = 40
Your total score is 40 points.

Try it as a mini adventure

Imagine you are a skateboarder at a competition. You have to do 4 tricks and earn points for each one. Here’s your challenge: Adventure: Skateboard Score Challenge You are at a skateboarding competition and you do 4 tricks. Here’s what you get for each trick:
  • First trick: 10 points
  • Second trick: 15 points
  • Third trick: 20 points
  • Fourth trick: 12 points
Now, add them all up to find your total score.
  1. First trick: 10 points
  2. Second trick: 15 points
  3. Third trick: 20 points
  4. Fourth trick: 12 points
Add them together:
  1. 10 + 15 = ?
  2. ? + 20 = ?
  3. ? + 12 = ?
Can you find your total points?

Common mistakes

  • Mistake: Adding the wrong numbers together.
    Why it happens: You might mix up which numbers to add or skip a trick.
    Fix: Double-check each trick and make sure you are adding the right points.
  • Mistake: Forgetting to add the last trick.
    Why it happens: You might get excited and forget to count the final trick.
    Fix: Count all tricks and make sure you add them all.
  • Mistake: Counting the same trick twice.
    Why it happens: You might accidentally add a trick twice if you’re not careful.
    Fix: Go through each trick once and only add it once.

Parent and carer guide

If you are helping your child with this skateboarding score challenge, here are some tips:
  • Encourage your child to write down each trick and its points
  • Use physical objects like blocks or coins to help with adding
  • Ask your child to check their answer by counting again
  • Make it fun by playing a pretend competition at home
  • Don’t worry if your child makes a mistake – it’s part of learning
You can also try this at home:
  1. Set up 3 or 4 small challenges with different scores
  2. Let your child add them up and check the answers
  3. Make it into a game with a point system

Practice questions

  1. You do 3 tricks and get 5, 10, and 15 points. What is your total?
  2. You do 4 tricks and get 8, 12, 6, and 14 points. What is your total?
  3. You do 2 tricks and get 20 and 25 points. What is your total?
  4. You do 5 tricks and get 3, 7, 10, 5, and 12 points. What is your total?
  5. You do 3 tricks and get 15, 10, and 20 points. What is your total?
Answers:
  1. 5 + 10 + 15 = 30
  2. 8 + 12 + 6 + 14 = 40
  3. 20 + 25 = 45
  4. 3 + 7 + 10 + 5 + 12 = 37
  5. 15 + 10 + 20 = 45

FAQ

What is a skateboarding score?

A skateboarding score is the number of points you get for doing a trick. Each trick can be worth a different number of points.

How do I add up my skateboarding scores?

You add up your scores by counting all the points from each trick. You can use your fingers, a number line, or counting blocks to help you.

Can I use this to track my progress?

Yes! You can keep track of your scores and see how you get better over time. It’s like a scoreboard for your skateboarding.

What if I make a mistake when adding?

If you make a mistake, it’s okay! You can check your answer by adding again or using a different method to make sure it’s correct.

How can I practice this at home?

You can practice by making up your own skateboarding tricks and scores, or by playing with a friend and adding up points together.