Looking for a low-prep, high-engagement math activity that builds number sense and strengthens addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills? TARGET is the perfect game for small groups, centers, or fast finishers!

In this fun and flexible math game, students use a standard deck of cards and their problem-solving skills to get as close as possible to a randomly drawn target number—without going over! It’s like math meets strategy and logic.

✅ What’s Included:

• Clear visual instructions (poster or slide)
  
• Game directions using cards and basic supplies
  
  
• Easy-to-follow setup with no prep required!
  

Skills Practiced:

• Order of operations
  
• Strategic thinking
  
• Mental math
  
• Collaborative problem solving
  

Perfect For:

• Grades 3–6
  
• Math centers
  
• Sub plans
  
• Early finishers
  
• At-home practice
  
• Differentiated instruction
  

Supplies Needed:

• A standard deck of cards (no face cards)
  
• Whiteboards or paper
  
• Pencils or dry-erase markers
  

Your students will love the challenge of TARGET—and you’ll love how it gets them excited about math with virtually no prep!