Math Game Monday: Bowling

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game builds calculations skills and helps develop fluency.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Bowling

Math Concepts: addition, subtraction, multistep calculation, column addition (for final score).

Players: any number.

Equipment: one deck of math cards, game board, ten tokens for covering numbers, pencil or pen, and (optional) scratch paper for adding up the scores.

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Math Game Monday: Area Battle

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game pushes students to consider area and perimeter beyond the basic shapes.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Area Battle

Math Concepts: area, square units, perimeter, regular and irregular polygons.

Players: two to four.

Equipment: homemade game cards, pencils or markers.

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Math Game Monday: Codebreaker

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game challenges players to make logical deductions about number permutations.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Codebreaker

Math Concepts: permutations, logical deduction.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: paper and pencil, or whiteboard and marker.

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Math Game Monday: Math Model Rummy

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game builds conceptual understanding of multiplication or fraction models.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Math Model Rummy

Math Concepts: multiplication or fraction models.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: one deck of math model cards, or a double deck for four or more players.

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Math Game Monday: Tax Collector

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game makes children think about multiplication and notice how prime numbers are special.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Tax Collector

Math Concepts: multiplication, prime numbers, factors and multiples.

Players: two or more players or two teams.

Equipment: blank paper or a printed hundred chart, pencils or markers. Calculator optional.

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Math Game Monday: Greater Than

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game helps students make sense of those confusing rules about multiplication with inequalities.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Greater Than

Math Concepts: integer addition, integer multiplication, working with inequalities.

Players: two players or two teams.

Equipment: printed gameboard or sheet of paper, one deck of playing cards, pencils or markers.

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Math Game Monday: Dominoes

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This classic family game is a great way to play with numbers and logical strategy.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Dominoes

Math Concepts: subitizing dot patterns, thinking ahead.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: one set of double-six or double-nine dominoes, or two sets for five or more players.

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Math Game Monday: Double Digit

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game pushes students to think more deeply about the meaning of place value.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Double Digit

Math Concepts: place value, addition.

Players: any number.

Equipment: six-sided die, pencil and paper for keeping score.

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Math Game Monday: Farkle

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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A great classic game for groups or family play.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Farkle

Math Concepts: addition to ten thousand, probability with dice.

Players: any number.

Equipment: six six-sided dice, pencil and paper for keeping score.

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Math Game Monday: Decimal Point Pickle

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game challenges students to think strategically about the meaning of decimal numbers and place value.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Decimal Point Pickle

Math Concepts: decimals, place value, numerical order.

Players: any number.

Equipment: one deck of math cards, whiteboard and markers for each player, or pencils and blank paper.

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