Math Games

Archive for March, 2008

Question: hey everyone...i need help thinking of a game for my 5th graders to play for a math review?

many of my students have different abilities esp when it comes to math... and i've been doing this one particular game all year and i want some new ideas. i thought of jeopardy but it would be hard to control the differentiation of it...if any of you have any ideas or teach 5th grade and can help..please do. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!! thanks

Answer: Human tic tac toe. Set up 9 chairs (3x3) in the middle of the room.
Two teams (I do boys vs girls because then it's easy to see if they've got 3 in a row). One team on either side of the room. I ask the first person in line a question (that I think that they can probably get - there's the differentiation) - if they get it right, they get to choose a seat. Then the first person on the next team and so forth.
If they get it wrong, they go to the end of the line - but if you choose your questions carefully, that won't happen much!
If you don't want boys and girls on different teams, they can hold their arms like x's and o's to make a tic tac toe.
I use this for all kinds of review and it is always good fun.

Math Games & Lessons : Math Jeopardy

Question: Math game for the classroom?

I need an idea for a math game that the teacher can make that would be played in the classroom. It could teach any mathematical concept, and be for any elementary grade (K-4). Also, if possible, the game should also be helpful in teaching children with disabilities. Thank you!!

Answer: I like Tic-Tac-Toe math. Divide the class up into two teams - X and O's. Draw a large Tic-Tac-Toe board in the middle of the classroom. If the student answers the question right, they get to mark a spot. I like this because I can modify the question for each student's ability. Simple game, but it works wonderfully. I even used it on first grade with simple addition and subtraction. With the board, I could use draw pictures for the number sentences for clues.

Observing Standards-in-Action: Math Classroom Lesson