Mathematics

Mathematical Games

People of all ages love playing games that are fun and motivating. Games provide opportunities for children to explore key mathematical concepts in a engaging way. 

They provide students with opportunities to: 

• practice strategic mathematical thinking using different strategies for solving problems 
• when played repeatedly, games support students' development of computational fluency
• practice, practice, practice! 
• build a deeper understanding of operations 

F-2 Game ideas 

Estimate and Check 

Concept: Estimating and counting

Equipment: counters, container 

Questions to ask when playing: How many do you think might be in there? What makes you think that? Would it be more than less than 100? How do you know? Do you think this collection is larger or smaller than the last one we scooped out? 

Get out of my house version 2.0

Concept: Sequencing numbers

Equipment: deck of playing cards, counters, paper and pens 

Questions to ask when playing: What's the other number you can place your counter on?  Is it a good idea to place lots of counters on one square? Why/why not? What would you do differently next time you played? 

3-6 Game ideas 

From Here to there

Concept: place value and addition

Equipment: deck of playing cards, paper, and pens

Questions to ask when playing:

What are you hoping to roll? How did you work that out?