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Addition/Subtraction


I Have..., Who Has...
Skill: Any | No. of Players: 4+ | Set-up: Quick This game uses speed, but not in the traditional competitive way. As a group, students are trying to complete the challenge of going through all the cards to beat their own record time. Materials: "I Have, Who Has" Timer How to Play: Give each student a card and save one for yourself. When everyone has had a moment to look at their card (and solve, if necessary, ~ 5 minutes). Begin with the card that says "start". Students will
Math Jeopardy
Skill: Any | No. of Players: 2+ | Set-up: Average-Lengthy This game is based on the popular TV show, Jeopardy. It can be tailored to any math topic, the best time to use this game is when you want to review concepts before a test. Rather than split students on teams, encourage to get a "high score", make sure to give ample time for all students to solve each problem. Materials: Projector Jeopardy board ( https://jeopardylabs.com/ has a ton of great premade boards or you can


BINGO!
Skill: Any | No. of Players: 2+ | Set-up: Quick-Average Another math take on a classic game that can be used in any skill. Instead of having students should BINGO! Have students stand up to visually keep track of who was first. Materials: Bingo board (Can create bingo boards at https://myfreebingocards.com/ or search through the premade cards) Markers/counters to cover numbers How to Play: Teacher calls out math problems for students to solve If the problem is on the bingo b


Math "Go Fish"
Skill: Addition/Subtraction | No. of Players: 2-4 | Set-up: Quick Based on the card game, “Go Fish”, this activity has students ask for the sums and differences of various math problems. This game reinforces number relationships by having students solve mental math problems. Students also must stay engaged as they recall who has the specific card they need or if they will have to “Go Fish”. Materials: Standard deck of cards (with the jacks, kings, and jokers removed) or UNO
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