Tag Archives: math
05
Sep

Using Manipulatives to Teach Math

The idea that children learn better through active involvement or experience is most famously linked to the Montessori movement in education which began in the early 20th century. In conveying mathematical concepts, experiential education focuses on the use of manipulatives, which are concrete items that are used to teach abstract concepts. Manipulatives can be blocks, [...]

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08
Jun

Multiplication Math War

  Play this fun card game with your child and before long those annoying multiplication facts will be part of her mathematical skill set. Besides strengthening multiplication skills, this game also provides practice in comparing numbers. What You Need: Deck of cards  A kitchen timer What You Do: Shuffle the deck of cards and deal [...]

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25
Jan

Activity – Math – Decision Maker Game

Decision Maker by William L. Gaslin, Charles Lund, & Martin M. Gaslin  education.com Decide to play this game, and you won't regret it! You can practice addition, subtraction, or multiplication using just a deck of cards. Decision Maker combines mathematical skill with an element of chance that will keep players on their toes. Draw two [...]

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10
Jan

Activities – Capture That Fraction

Capture That Fraction Compare fractions in this two-player math game. Improve your proficiency and understanding in a fun new way! Using just a deck of cards, pencils and paper you can create a more interesting way to practice an important skill. In Capture That Fraction, you must work together to determine who has created the [...]

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