Grade level: Grades 6–8 Number of players: 2 or more (less is better) Materials: Gameboard (1 for each game), different gamepiece for each player (paper clip, button, penny, M&M, etc.), 4 special dice (see following template), recording sheet for each player

The games can be undertaken as whole school events, e.g. as part of Maths Week Scotland. If you really want to win, the trick is to look for patterns or moves which can help.

games provide concept and skill development practice as well as opportunities to develop a strategy to win. e activities provide practice on specific problem-solving strategies, such as making tables, finding patterns, generalizing and working backwards. e games and activities can be done at school or at home.

Math Card Games to Play With a Deck of Cards 1. Addition Quick Draw Practice addition facts. 2. Multiplication Quick Draw Practice multiplication facts. 3. Break the Bank at 27 Practice addition to 27. 4. Ten or Twenty Practice addition. 5. Fifteen Practice addition. 6. Make 25 With 5 Practice addition. 7. Largest Number

Years 4-6: Each student begins with 100 points. In turn, students roll a 2 dice and either add or multiply the numbers together before subtracting the number from their 100 points. The first player to reach zero is the winner. Variations • hange the number of points to begin. 2 Dice 100 90 1st roll 78… 5 x 2 = 10 Player 1 2nd roll 6 x 2 = 12

Making Math More Fun Board Games www.makingmathmorefun.com Race to the Flag 2-4 players Spread out the number cards face down beside the Ga me Board. Each player chooses a vehicle and puts a marker on it. Each player turns over a number card and says the number. Decide who has the largest number. The play

This At-Home Activity Packet includes 21 sets of practice problems that align to important math concepts your student has worked with so far this year. We recommend that your student completes one page of practice problems each day.

Ellia and Cody are playing a math game. When Ellia lays down her fraction cards, Cody must lay down decimal cards that show the correct decimal equivalents for the fractions.

Grade 6 Mathematics Teacher At-Home Activity Packet The At-Home Activity Packet includes 21 sets of practice problems that align to important math concepts that have likely been taught this year. Since pace varies from classroom to classroom, feel free to select the pages that align with the topics your students have covered.

Here are a variety of games that let students have fun while honing their math skills. Many of these activities are great “warm-ups” for the beginning of class, because they capture the students’ attention, turn the focus to math, and create a …

This At-Home Activity Packet includes 21 sets of practice problems that align to important math concepts your student has worked with so far this year. We recommend that your student completes one page of practice problems each day.

Management tips for using dice games: Make sure the game fits your objectives. Explain the rules before play using transparent dice or “giant” dice. Establish ground rules before play begins. Keep the group size at four or less. Match students of comparable ability in competitive games.

Math Games Judith A. Muschla,Gary R. Muschla,2011-02-08 Math Games offers a dynamic collection of 180 reproducible activity sheets to stimulate and challenge your students in all areas of math from whole numbers to data analysis while emphasizing problem solving

4–6 Games Correlation Chart Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Games Lesson Lesson Lesson Facts Operations Calculator Numeration y Data Algebra Measurement/ Frames Math Strategy Skill and Concept Areas • • • ...

• 6 dice • 2 or more players Objective: to be the first to reach 100 Instructions: Alternating turns, each player rolls 6 dice. Looking at the dice, the player attempts to organize them into runs. A run is a sequence of numbers, such as 1-2-3-4-5-6. For each number used in a run, the player scores 5 points. Dice may only be used once

Here are some fun math games your children can play using just dominos. These games check all of the boxes. The kids will love . Plus, they are simple to play and all you need is a set of dominoes! Note: If you do not have a set of your own, you can 1) Domino Keepers Addition • A game for 2 players (or two teams)

Math Games, Grade 6 Joyce Stulgis-Blalock,2004-04 Math Games for sixth graders is a fun way to reinforce math concepts through strategy and skill. Use the games as morning practice or for test preparation. Topics include algebra, decimals, division, fractions, square roots, ratios, patterns, positive and negative numbers, measurement, and more!

For each thinking skill in this book, there are two kinds of activities: (1) those that you, as the teacher, will lead, and (2) student reproducibles for indepen-dent work. On the introductory pages for each section of the book, you’ll find ideas for introducing and using the student reproducibles.

Unit 1: NUMBER SENSE AND OPERATIONS Chapter 1: Whole Number Applications. 1.1 Estimate with Whole Numbers . . . .1. 1.2Use Addition and Subtraction . . . . .2. 1.3Use Multiplication and Division . . .3. 1.4Problem Solving Strategy: Predict and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. 1.5Algebra: Use Expressions . . . . . . . . . .5.

Math Games, Grade 6 Joyce Stulgis-Blalock,2004-04 Math Games for sixth graders is a fun way to reinforce math concepts through strategy and skill Use the games as morning practice or for test preparation Topics include algebra