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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Workshop Wednesday-Math card games

It is Wednesday, so I am linking up with Ideas by Jivey for her weekly Workshop Wednesday.


This week's topic is our favorite math card games. One of the card games that is a favorite of my students is War. I've shared two posts about them with a freebie here and here. The other big card game that my kiddos love is Math 24.

http://www.learningforallages.com/images/Math24SD1d.jpg

For those of you that may not have played Math 24 before, the goal is to add, subtract, multiply, or divide all four numbers to make them equal 24. So the card above with the numbers 1, 3, 4, 2 can be solved by saying 3*2=6 6*4=24 24*1=24. The students can practice alone, play with a partner, or with a small group.

I would recommend grouping children by ability when it comes to this game. Students who struggle with math facts can get very frustrated if they play with someone who is a "math facts master." The one who struggles hardly ever has a chance to answer if you don't group them wisely. 

What are your students favorite math games to play? Head over to Ideas by Jivey to share your favorite math card games and learn some new ones for your kiddos!


8 comments:

  1. I don't think I've seen this game before! Thanks for sharing and linking up! :) Looks like fun!
    Jivey
    ideas by jivey

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    1. My kids love it, there are a lot of different versions. My students really enjoy the single digit and double digit versions.

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  2. I was hoping someone would put 24 up there. This game is awesome! I could play this all day with the kids.

    Matt
    Digital: Divide & Conquer

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    1. We have a lunch club on Monday where the kids play math games while they eat. This one is a favorite for all of us.

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  3. My students love Math 24! There is even an app for the iPad that is lots of fun. Thanks for sharing!

    Jennifer
    Mrs. Laffin's Laughings

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    1. I don't have the app. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

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  4. I have never head of this game but what a great way to review operation skills. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. It is a great game, and a fun way to review those basic skills.

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