Group items tagged

"I got this game off of the ilovemath,org wiki but I had to change some of the problems since we hadn't done all of that yet. It's a review game based on the 'win a fish' carnival game. "

"Students will plot points on a coordinate grid to represent ships before playing a graphing equations game with a partner. Points along the y-axis represent cannons and slopes are chosen randomly to determine the line and equation of attacks. Students will use their math skills and strategy to sink their opponent's ships and win the game. After the game, an algebraic approach to the game is investigated. "

A selection of maths games for use in the classroom or at home. All games can be played with most age groups with a bit of modification if needed.

"I picked this idea up, like so many things, from Dan Meyer. He claims that it's one of those games-like chess or mancala-that just has always existed. My students have become enamored with the game, which we've dubbed "Lone Wolfs." It's an unintentionally awesome play on words spoken by a student earlier this year ("We're just two lone wolfs") The time spent trying to understand whether that was poetry or paltry grammer was longer than you'd expect. Anyhoo… Here are the rules: Choose a positive integer You lose if you choose the same number as someone else Lowest number wins"

A fun learning game for two players with the aim of choosing the right fractions to complete your whole shield before your opponent. This fraction game worksheet can be used in a primary or elementary school classroom or at home with your child.

learned about this game at a Pippin's math conference which I blogged about here. It's sad that that was almost a year ago and I'm just now using it. You can use a regular review worksheet or my personal favorite, a Powerpoint of review problems.

The MathCounts Club Program provides enrichment activities and puzzles for 6th-8th grade math clubs within schools - and homeschool groups may join, too! Participants receive a free Club in a Box Resource Kit, which includes the Club Resource Guide, two game boards to accompany one of the meeting plans, 12 MathCounts pencils, and a MathCounts tote bag for the coach.

"Math And Logic Problems to develop logical reasoning and creative thinking "

"Calculation Nation® uses the power of the Web to let students challenge opponents from anywhere in the world. At the same time, students are able to challenge themselves by investigating significant mathematical content and practicing fundamental skills. The element of competition adds an extra layer of excitement."

"Have you been gamified yet? Perhaps not a painful as it sounds, gamification is on its way to becoming THE buzzword of 2011."