Submitted by Jennifer
The teacher creates a game board for each fact 2-12 using Microsoft Word. The orientation is set to landscape. On the left hand side of the game-board is an 8 x 4 table with the products of the multiplication facts randomly placed in each box.
For example, if it is a game board for 5s multiplication then all of...
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Submitted by Mariah
Directions:
Make a list that has 4 numbers in a set. Everyone needs a different set of 4 numbers (at first these numbers may need to be chosen by the teacher).
Example:
52, 16, 45, 15
Then they can use any order of operations to make it come out to a number that is set up in bowling pins. So the possible answers...
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Submitted by Jean
Specific Curriculum Outcome(s): 6N1 Demonstrate an understanding of place value, including numbers that are:
greater than one million
less than one thousandth.
Achievement Indicator(s): 6N1.1 Explain how the pattern of the place value system, i.e., the repetition of ones, tens and hundreds within each period,...
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Submitted by Christina
You are part of an International Investigative unit. An international criminal organization known as the Gang of Fifteen is known to have become active again, and is planning the eradication of crosswalks world-wide. Such a terrorist act cannot be allowed to happen, as widespread and indiscriminate jaywalking...
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Submitted by Becky
When practicing flash cards with my own children, I usually get out 4 quarters (you can use anything as a reward). We go through the stack of cards and if he gets the answer correct, he gets the card for his pile. If he is incorrect, I keep the card in my pile. Whoever has the most cards at the end gets a...
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Submitted by Jessica
Eggscellent Addition
Skill addressed: Basic addition facts from 2-12
Supplies needed:
One clean egg carton per student: each egg hole must be labeled with a number 2-12, with a * in the first box
12 jellybeans per student
One pair of standard dice per pair
Directions:
Divide the class into pairs.
Each pair...
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Submitted by Lacy
M&M Fraction, Decimal, Percent Conversions
Students will receive a baggie with a variety of colored M&M's. Their job will be to see how many of each color they have and then convert that into a fraction, decimal and percent.
For example, if a student has 4 out of 10 blue M&M's, it would be 2/5 for a...
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Submitted by Lacey
For customary measurement, we like to play measurement war.
I made playing cards with a variety of customary measurements (12 pints, 6 cups, 2 quarts, 5 gallons, etc.)
Students each have a pile of cards and flip one over at a time.
Whoever has the larger measurement gets to keep the cards. The winner is the...
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Submitted by Keri
Using an inflatable cube, write 6 numbers on each side. Toss the inflatable cube and catch it with two hands. Whatever two numbers your hands are on, you have to multiply the numbers or add whichever you are working with.
I teach special ed. and my students love this game!
Vinyl Inflatable Dice...
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Submitted by Jean
Divisibility Challenge
You need:
2 Players
A die labelled 1 to 6
A calculator
How to Play:
Player A rolls the die and records the number.
Player B rolls the die.
Player B adds a digit to Player A circle number so that the new number is divisible by the number rolled.
Player A uses a calculator to check.
Player A...
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Submitted by Kelly
Use for review, vocabulary, etc.
Create review cards (approximately 3x2) with a question on one side and the answer on the other.
Each student will receive a card and will raise their hand to find a partner. Once a partner is found, they high five and quiz each other with the question on the front. They cannot...
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Submitted by Heather
Around the World: My two boys - 3rd and 4th grade have a speed race to see who can go "around the world" with the most points. Each child starts with zero points. I show them each a math flashcard. The quickest correct answer earns one point. The first one to 10 points is the winner.
I did a Google search and...
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Submitted by Doris
Tic-Tac-Toe
Solving Simplified Equations Using Order of Operations
Objective: Introduce solving simplified equations using order of operations.
Materials: Chalkboard/White board and chalk/markers
Players: 2 or more
Rules:
Objective of the game is to identify how to solve equations with different operations using...
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Submitted by: Becky and also Amanda
Multiplication War
Use a regular deck of cards and divide them up evenly among two players (like war). (but you could play with more players, it would be more challenging)
Players both flip a card overĀ at the same time and multiple the numbers together.
The first player to say the product first...
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