Multiplication, Division, Factorization Game - Free the Monsters
Free the Monsters is a no-prep Halloween math game for grades 4–6: divide each monster’s number down to 1 to set it free, practising multiplication and division facts, divisibility, multiples and factors.
100 Monster Hunt Digital Game CHALLENGE - Level Up
100 Monster Hunt: Level Up is a no-prep digital hundred chart game for grades 3–6, with multiplication, division, factors, primes and order of operations.
Mental Math Strategies- Multiplication
Using Mental Math strategies means solving a math problem mentally using a conceptual understanding of the numbers. Teaching Mental math Strategies to students is very important as it develops their flexible thinking and boosts their confidence in math. Being able to use the multiplication properties to apply mental math strategies …
Mental Math Strategies – Addition and Subtraction
Using Mental Math strategies means solving a math problem mentally using a conceptual understanding of the numbers. We teach mental math strategies like making 10, splitting, and regrouping in grades 1 and 2, however, I think it is important to teach strategies to older students as well. I noticed that …
Comparing Fractions Game-Multiplayer
A game for comparing fractions was missing from our collection so here it is. This is a simple racing game that requires students to compare fractions and recognize equivalent ones. The students can use the fraction bars to compare the fractions (included) or other strategies such as Comparing both to …
Are you smarter than a chicken?
At mathcurious we love math puzzles and brain teasers. Anything that tickles the brain and improves mathematical thinking. Puzzles provoke creativity and show the students how different math concepts and combinations of them can be used to solve problems in unexpected ways. Are your students smarter than a chicken? Have them …
Algebra-Simplifying Expressions, Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
I love teaching algebra especially in grades 5 and 6 when students start to learn about variables, expressions, and equations. Although algebra might seem strange to them at first, as they start to understand the rules they begin to enjoy this new chapter in their math adventures. I cannot stress …
Equations and Inequalities – Balance the scales
Combining letters with numbers and mathematical operations is new and exciting for students starting with basic operations. I find that many students see these equations as puzzles and love to solve them. As the equations get more complicated, however, including fractions, exponents, and more, many students start getting frustrated. Algebra …
Simplifying Fractions – Equivalent Fractions Game
Today I would like to share with you a little game to practice simplifying fractions and finding equivalent ones. Once the students understand the concept with visual models they can use the algorithm to simplify and find equivalent using division or multiplication. To be successful in simplifying fractions the students …