As teachers, we know how important it is for students to know their math facts fluently. Without this skill, it is difficult for them to learn higher level math concepts.
The best way for student to learn these facts is to practice, practice, and practice. Unfortunately, students don’t always want to do what is best for them.
The best way that I have found to get kids to practice their math facts is by making it fun! Here are five ways to make math fact fluency fun:
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5 Super-Fun Ways to Learn Math Facts
1.Fly Swatter/Flashlight Tag
These games are
relatively the same, but depend on your noise level tolerance.On those crazier days, I will often use the
flashlight tag version because it is played with the lights off and silent, but
still fun.
To play either game, list
several numbers on the board. Divide the class into two teams (my students love
playing boys vs. girls, but I have also done the right and left side of the
room).
One player from each team comes
close to the board.Ask a math fact
question.The first person to tag the
correct answer (either with their flashlight or fly swatter) earns a point for
their team. You can see a version of this game played on a table with a small group in the video below:
2.Quiz, Quiz, Trade
This game is a common Kagan style game that can be played with any set of flash
cards.You
could even create your own cards using index cards.
Each player gets one flash card and then
walks around the room quizzing their classmates.If the players both answer correctly, they
swap cards and repeat the process.If
either player gets the answer wrong, have the student holding that flashcard
give the correct answer before trading.
3.Kaboom Type Games I have made several of these types of
games for my students including the water balloon version in the picture above,
but you can make them very simply using index cards or popsicle sticks.
Write math facts on the cards or sticks
(without the answers).In addition,
write KABOOM on two of the cards or sticks.
Players choose a card or stick and if they can answer it correctly, they
get to keep it.If they get it
incorrect, they put the card back in and it becomes the next player’s
turn.However, if they draw the KABOOM
card, they have to put ALL of their cards back in.
The winner is the player with the most cards.
4.Take Away Game
This game can be made with a paint stir stick.Simply use a sharpie to section off parts,
and number each one.The picture above
shows an addition version.
I have my
students use red/yellow disks, but you could use any manipulative that you have
two different colors of.Each student
chooses a color and then lines up their pieces around the paint stick as seen
in the picture.
Students then take turns rolling the dice.They find the sum (if they are using the
addition version) or product (with the multiplication version) and then take
their opponent’s piece away from that number.The object of the game is to take as many of the other player’s pieces
as you can.If they roll a number that
has already been removed, they simply lose that turn and it is the next
player’s turn.
5.Computer Games
If your students are
anything like mine, they love getting a chance to be on the computer.Use that to your advantage by having them
play computer game that involve practicing their math facts.Some of my favorite sites are:
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we know that it can be challenging to keep your students engaged while still sticking to the curriculum. But, fear not, because we have the perfect solution for you - Valentine's Day Color by Number Addition and Multiplication worksheets!
It's important to keep in mind that Valentine's Day can be a bit chaotic in the classroom, with all the sugar and excitement in the air. That's why incorporating fun and educational activities like these Valentine's Day Color by Number Addition and Multiplication worksheets can be the perfect way to celebrate the holiday with a little academic purpose.
Valentine's Day Color By Number
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Students can use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color in the spaces. These colored by number Valentine's Day worksheets are perfect for math centers, homework, homeschool, or seasonal Valentine's Day fun!
These low-prep Valentine's Day color-by-number pictures are filled with Valentine's Day items such as hearts, balloons, candies, flowers, cakes, and cards.
I currently have addition and multiplication math facts versions of these Valentine's Day Color by Number worksheets. If you have a request for additional skills, leave a comment below!
Each math facts set comes with (8) Valentine's Day color by number pages and answer keys.
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Most students will turn their noses up at practicing math facts, but few kids will turn down the chance to color one of these adorable Groundhog Day Coloring Pages!
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Each math facts set comes with (6) Groundhog Day themed color by number pages and answer keys.
The long division set comes with (3) differentiated versions of Groundhog Day themed color by number pages and answer keys.