Math Curious Blog
Discover articles, tutorials, and explorations of mathematical concepts for curious minds.
Racing Wheels
Ages 6 and up Racing Wheels is a multiplayer, competitive card game that students can play to practice: addition to 20, mental math skip count by 2, 3 and 5 Less than and greater than Playing Racing Wheels helps children (and adults) improve their mental math skills, sharpen their observing …
Factorial!
In how many different orders can the 3 Binions sit in their spaceship? If the blue Binion sits in the first seat then there are two ways for the three Binions to sit. If the purple Binion sits on the first seat there are two ways for the three Binions …
PUZZLES
Puzzles sharpen our brains and teach us perseverance. They enhance our problem-solving skills as we are challenged to think and create strategies. Try these puzzles with your children or students. Please share your answers and your favorite puzzles with us. Solution Some solutions 1x (2+3) x 4 x 5 – …
Stay home and play!
Mathcurious Recommends! Our favorite card and board games. We are all spending a lot more time at home lately and many of us are trying to find ways to entertain and challenge our children. A great way to do that is by playing card and board games that help develop …
Symmetry in Nature
Symmetry surrounds us. People, animals, plants, everything on the earth and outside is symmetrical. Symmetry is nature’s artwork that creates harmony and balance. So why not have a symmetry lesson outside, in nature. Spring and fall are the best seasons for this activity. Finding symmetrical objects with students while on …
Rush Race 2
Ages 8 and up Rush Race 2 is a game to practice divisibility, factors, recognizing prime numbers, and square numbers. In this game, the players have to move through the race route using the dice and the cards. Check out Rush Race 1 for younger children to practice addition to …
Rush Race 1
Ages 4 and up This is a simple game to practice addition, and recognizing numbers to 100. All you need is the print-out of the race route, two dice, and position markers. (small objects to mark your place) At your turn: Roll the dice and move according to the roll. …
The Great Escape! Multiplication, division, prime numbers (print, Google slides)
With “The Great Escape” the players can practice multiplication facts, recognizing square numbers, and prime numbers. Four levels available. It is a great way to initiate conversations and explain about square numbers, and prime numbers if the students are not familiar with them already. The game is recommended for ages …
Addition to 10 card game
Mission “Save the Binions”! “Save the Binions” is a card game that you can print for free and play with your young ones. The game helps practice addition to 10 but you can add the extra cards to practice addition to 20. The game is perfect for students ages 4 …