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1) Beat the Teach – This is an addition and multiplication game. The two objectives are to practice
2) Big Number – This is a place value game that features seven different game boards. The game boards vary in difficultly beginning with only two places, the ones and tens. Game Board #5 goes to the hundred thousands place and requires the learner to decide where to place six different numbers. All the games have been developed to practice place value using problem solving strategies, reasoning, and intelligent practice.
3) Bug Mania – This is two different games that provide motivation for the learner to practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication using positive and negative numbers. It is a fun game which is easy to adapt to any grade level, for a whole class, or a small group of students. The games are simple to individualize since not every pair of students must use the same cubes or have the same objective.
4) Bug Ya - My Students' "Favoritest" Game – Three games are included in this short resource packet. One is for addition and subtraction; the second is for multiplication, and the third game involves the use of money. The second and third games may involve subtraction with renaming and addition with regrouping based on the numbers that are used. All the games have been developed to extend the recall of facts through playful and skillful practice.
5) Contact - The object of this game is to touch as many other players’ squares as possible in order to receive the most points. The game can be simplified by allowing the players to use just two to four operations, or it can be made more challenging by requiring that the players correctly use the order of operations. It is a fun and attention-grabbing way for students to practice basic math facts and to use critical thinking without doing another “drill and kill” activity.
6) Could Be - This consists of two separate games, one for addition and one for multiplication. The objective of these games is to practice basic addition or multiplication facts by using the problem solving strategy of logic. The games are designed to be used with the whole class, small groups, at centers, individually, or as a homework activity.
7) Digital Logic - In this game, one student thinks of a number while the other players, called Digit Detectives, must find out what it is. They do so by guessing numbers. These guesses are recorded on a score card that is drawn by the students. The gathered information includes how many digits are correct and whether any of the digits are in the right place. This game can easily be adapted for the upper grades by using three, four, or as many digits as appropriate. The more digits involved in the game, the more complex the game.
8) Dots Lots of Fun - This 12 page resource contains seven math games that use dominoes. A domino
blackline is included on the last page of the handout. The games vary in difficulty; so instruction can easily be differentiated. The games involve matching, finding sums, using <, >, and = signs, multiplication practice, and comparing fractions. A memory game is also included which makes an excellent center activity. These games correlate well with the math curriculum, "Everyday Math".
9) Make A Difference - This is a math game for 2-4 players. Taking turns, each roll a die numbered 1-6 and then subtracts the number on the die from 10. They then locate the answer in their column on the game board and place a marker. Play continues, and each marker moves up or down according to the solution to the subtraction problem. Students review subtraction facts while trying to be the first one to reach the winning space. The game is easily made more challenging by requiring the players to subtract the number rolled on the die (numbered 5-10) from 15.
10) Race to the "Sum"mit – This is an addition game for 2-4 players. Taking turns, each player rolls two dice numbered 1-6 and then adds the numbers on the die. The player then locates the answer (the sum) in their column on the game board and places a marker. Play continues, and each player’s marker moves up or down according to the solution to the addition problem. Students review addition facts while trying to be the first one to reach the “Sum”mit. The game is easily made more complex and challenging by replacing the original dice with two dice numbered 5-10.
11) Red Light, Green Light - This is two games in one. It can focus on either addition with regrouping (carrying) or subtraction with renaming (borrowing). The students each have a red light/green light card. Red means stop; regrouping or renaming is necessary before the problem can be worked. Green means there is no regrouping or renaming necessary, and the student can proceed to work the problem.
14) Spell Down - This is a spelling game that your whole class can play. It allows every child to participate, and each child has a fair chance of winning the game. In addition, it is a quiet game because nothing is repeated, not the spelling word or any letter that is said by a child or the teacher. The game is exciting and stimulating for the students. Game rules as well as six game adaptations are part of the original handout.
15) Spelling Shake Up - Since students love games, practicing spelling words while playing a game
can be engaging as well as enjoyable. The objective of these games is to practice, use and apply new spelling words. All three games are similar. Each game board is divided into six spaces and each space contains different options. The player rolls the dice and then follows the directions given in the section of the game board that matches the number on the dice. The student draws a star by the spelling word if they can complete the task. They put an X if they are unable to do it. The game may be played by two players at a time or as a solo game. Individual rules are written on the individual game boards; so, if the game is sent home, the family will know how to play.
16) Vocabulary Shake Up - Vocabulary Shake Up is a set of four game boards specifically designed to practice vocabulary in any discipline. Two of the game boards are for six different words and the other two are designed to practice 12 words. The games can be used to review, study, and practice previous learned vocabulary or even to introduce and use new vocabulary. All games are designed for two players.
