Math websites
Break apart: a multiplication game
This is a game from Greg Tang's website. Essentially, the game breaks down multiplication problems into their smaller parts. It is a great game to help kids practice their multiplication skills. Click on the link below to play! http://gregtangmath.com/Games/BreakApart
Connect the dots: multiples of three
This game is on abcya.com. It is a wonderful resource for practicing multiples. The game is a connect the dots game where the player must click on multiples of three in order to connect the dots. Click on the link below to play! http://www.abcya.com/connect_the_dots_computer_3s.htm
Toy theater: Multiplication race
This is a quick and simple operations practice game. You can choose which operation to play with. Just answer the question and your car moves faster around the track. Beat the other car to win the game! Click on the link below to play!http://www.toytheater.com/multiply-race.php
Math lines x-factor
This is an addicting game for practicing multiplication skills. You have to shoot the ball at another ball that, when multiplied, will equal the number you need for that level. The object is to keep the balls from reaching the middle of the spiral. It is a good game to practices multiples as well. Check it out by clicking the link below!
http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-math-lines-xfactor/index.html
http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-math-lines-xfactor/index.html
Thinking blocks
This is a game that can be used to practice solving word problems. You have to drag the parts into the model to help solve the problem. It is a great game to help students model solving word problems using a picture. You can choose different categories to play including addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions.
http://www.mathplayground.com/NewThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_addition_subtraction.html
http://www.mathplayground.com/NewThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_addition_subtraction.html
Math games
QWirkle
Qwirkle is a great game to reinforce pattern building and shape recognition. It is also a good game to promote strategic thinking and problem solving skills. In this game, each player takes 8 Qwirkle blocks from the bag. On your turn you must play blocks that have common attributes (e.g. same color or same shape). You place the shapes in a row and then the next player builds off the existing rows. The goal of the game is to complete a qwirkle to earn points. To do this you must complete a row of blocks, meaning the row has one of each block type (e.g. either all the same color and all different shapes or all the same shape but one of each different color). After all the tiles have been played, the person with the highest score wins.
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $22.31
Target: $22.69
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $22.31
Target: $22.69
Set
Set is a card game that can benefit students in practicing skills involving patterns and numbers. It is also beneficial because it encourages quick thinking and pattern recognition skills. In this game the cards are placed face up in a square on the table. Players must find matches, or sets, of cards. The set must consist of matching shapes, patterns, colors, or a combination of the three. Once you find a set, you point to the cards and take the three cards off the table. The dealer then replaces the cards from the deck. When all the cards are gone, the players count their sets. The player with the most sets wins.
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $10.55
Setgame.com: $12.99
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $10.55
Setgame.com: $12.99
Brain quest
Brain Quest is a fun game for the whole family. This is a trivia board game with questions specifically geared toward each elementary grade level. The questions are also separated by school subjects. This is a fun and competitive game to see who can reach the finish line first by answering the most questions correctly. The math trivia questions are great for practicing a variety of math skills, specific to your child's grade level.
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $18.00
Target: $22.99
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $18.00
Target: $22.99
24 challenge
Challenge 24 cards are used in our classroom daily. The object is to choose a card and use the numbers on the card to get to 24. You can choose which operations to use and in which order to use the numbers. Once you have solved the puzzle you say it aloud to the other players and claim the card. The player with the most cards at the end wins.
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $10.00-$20.00 per set
24game.com: $21.95 per set
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $10.00-$20.00 per set
24game.com: $21.95 per set
yahtzee
This is a fun game that also encourages multiplication and addition practice. Players are given a list of what they need to get on their turn. You roll the 5 dice up to 3 times and find a place on the scoresheet to use what you rolled. Players must add their scores throughout the game. Players must also use multiplication skills to calculate the amount showing on the dice. This game is a fun way to work with math skills without even knowing it!
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $15.59
Target: $19.99
Where to find it:
Amazon.com: $15.59
Target: $19.99
Math Apps
24 game
This is an app version of the 24 challenge card game listed above. To play on the app, you first hit the start button to begin the timer. Then you click on the number you want to start with and drag it to the second number. Then you choose the operation you want to use. Keep doing this until you get to 24 and you win! The app is a great way to practice math facts operation skills.
Price: $0.99
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/24-game-single-digits/id406854624?mt=8
Price: $0.99
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/24-game-single-digits/id406854624?mt=8
splash math: third grade
This app is a great resource for practicing math skills in a fun way. The app provides math activities, games, and also an aquarium full of fun, fish prizes. Players complete the activities, starting at the easy level and working to unlock the harder levels. You can play games in between sessions as well. When you finish a level you win prize fish to play with in your virtual aquarium. This app covers a variety of math skills and is also geared directly to third grade content.
Price: Free (or $9.99 for the full version)
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splash-math-3rd-grade-worksheets/id449564960?mt=8
Price: Free (or $9.99 for the full version)
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splash-math-3rd-grade-worksheets/id449564960?mt=8
Coin math
This app is a great resource for practicing money skills. Players can not only practice identifying coins, but can also practice grouping, counting, and making change with coins. To use the app, first choose which type of activity you want to do (match the coins, count coins or make change). Then follow the directions that are given verbally. The app provides a self check for the players as well.
Price: Free (or $1.99 for the full version)
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coin-math-free/id391297320?mt=8
Price: Free (or $1.99 for the full version)
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coin-math-free/id391297320?mt=8
Math blaster hyperblast
In this app players race to shoot and dodge math facts to reach the alien boss at the end of the level. The game is very fun and entertaining for children. The math facts cover all the basic operations. This app is a good way to practice math facts in a fun way.
Price: Free (plus in app purchases for more levels, $4.99 for full version)
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-blaster-hyperblast-2/id510023687?mt=8
Price: Free (plus in app purchases for more levels, $4.99 for full version)
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-blaster-hyperblast-2/id510023687?mt=8
chicken coop fractions
In this funny, yet educational game, players are shown a fraction and must quickly estimate the number in decimal form. Then the player chooses a nest with the estimate and places it on the conveyor belt. The chickens fire their eggs at the nest and if you chose the right nest, they will land in it. If not, the eggs smash on the ground. This game is a great way to practice fractions, decimals, and also estimation skills. It also promotes quick thinking.
Price: Free
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chicken-coop-fractions-game/id484561886?mt=8
Price: Free
Link to app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chicken-coop-fractions-game/id484561886?mt=8
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