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My 5 Best Dice Games! Partner games and solo games. The whole class can play at the same time, or you can set up students at Math Centers. You can watch the preview videos for any of these games by clicking on that game, then looking in the description. The rules are simple: once you have played with the class a few times, they will be able to play on their own without explanation. Games last between 5-15 minutes. Build number sense and fluency-the fun way! -Mr. Assessment

This 10 Question Google Form quiz really is algebra, but your students won’t feel like it! This app-like game format brings in all the algebraic thinking-- visually! Students are solving algebraic equations on an outline format that accomplishes all of the problem solving and critical thinking you are looking to build in them. It’s okay to have fun with math. This formatting really helps students open up to the flexibility and joy of solving algebraic equations. Why not learn with puzzles? Y

This low floor, high ceiling math challenge explores square numbers. Give your students an easily accessible, yet deeply challenging way to learn about the meaning of square numbers. Great for Math Centers/Stations! Three of my favorite things are teaching, creating and playing board games. These three passions unite in my designs for fun, meaningful math games that grow your brain. Having been inspired by Growth Mindset and Jo Boaler, I strive to build number sense and mathematical thinking th

Hangar Diagrams are a fun way to solve algebraic equations--visually! (If Khan Academy uses them, it has to be good, right?) It feels like a game. And with only 2 rules to explain, students will be up and running in moments. This challenge can be used as an introduction to single variable equations. Consider going through as a class or with a small group who would benefit from the visual, non-traditional format. This could also be a fun review method before a test. Answers pop up on each sli

Watch this game played!Finally, a dice game with meaningful choice and and mathematical thinking! This game builds number sense and understanding of area as students tactically place rectangles to fill a 10 x 10 grid. Students have 2 rerolls to mitigate large numbers rolled late in the game. To watch it played, clink the link above. Students roll 3 dice and keep 2, to choose the numbers that fit best for their current situation. Reflection questions are included to build thinking. Students can w

This really is algebra, but your students won’t feel like it! ( contains one 10 question quiz). This app-like game format brings in all the algebraic thinking-- visually! Students are solving algebraic equations on an outline format that accomplishes all of the problem solving and critical thinking you are looking to build in them. It’s okay to have fun with math. This formatting really helps students open up to the flexibility and joy of solving algebraic equations. Why not learn with puzz

PowerPoint to teach solving these algebraic equations visually with Hangar Diagrams (fun, app-like format)A 10 question, auto-grading Google Form™ Quiz to assess!For a full preview of each item, you can click on their individual page. Ready to Use, but Customizable:You can change any aspect you’d like, such as: The wording of any questionHow many points the quiz is worth (it is currently set at 10)If students see results immediately or laterIf questions come in order or randomly (useful in compu