Matthew DeWitt

Number Clue is a fun mathematical murder mystery game. It has similar game play and styling of the popular board game that many of us grew up with. With Number Clue, students must practice and hone their skills in: divisibility of numbers, factors, primes, composites, and multiples. Students that are new to theses mathematical concepts will WANT to learn them because it helps them win the game quicker A number has been murdered; can your students figure out who did it? Players then move the

Getting students to understand the relationship between their actions and the negative consequences associated with them is a hard thing. Many times students perceive punishments as somethign independent of their actions. These sheet are developed for grades K-2 and 3-5 in mind. The sooner students can accept that their are consequences attached to every decision, the sooner they can begin to modify their choices.

This game is so much fun, you'll get sucked into playing it yourself. This fraction board game is top-notch at teaching your students to decompose fractions (including the improper ones). This game teaches your students to break down fractions into smaller unit chunks, add and subtract fractions, and even convert unit fractions into equivalent fractions. Students will use this tool to strengthen and solidify their fraction sense. “Crazy Eighths!” is also a great resource tool for rev

Decimal Darts is a great way to MOTIVATE your students to add decimals (and if they are a good shot, multiply decimal times whole number). Your students will be so EXCITED to play this game and compete against their partner, that they will forget about the fact that they are actually doing some mathematics. This game is completely adaptable for whatever your decimal needs are. If you play Old School Darts, then your students will be adding decimals and even multiplying decimal times whole nu

Fraction Playing Cards is very simple and elegant tool for teachers to use with their students to check for mastery of ordering and comparing fractions. Because these fraction cards replace a regular playing deck of cards, basically all regular card games are open to be played in math class (with a few minor tweaks). Instructions are included for some classic games like: War, Gin Rummy, Go Fish, and Memory (I grew up calling it Concentration). The different types of games allow you to adju

This is a fun activity (no ax required!). Bogged down with constantly correcting your students addition and subtraction mistakes? Tired of reteaching students to complete carry-overs, regroupings, and borrowing numbers properly? This game will help immensely with that! In the lumberjack race game, students will race up to the top of their pole against another student opponent. Students will have to constantly re-add their numbers on a sheet of scratch paper, then mark in the correct amo

Having trouble managing student classroom behavior? Having trouble communicating student behavior to parents QUICKLY and effectively? Have you ever tried to remember the details of the where, how, and when a student got in trouble? Have you ever had a parent conference and wished you could give concrete examples of what behavior that needs to be fixed? THIS IS THE PRODUCT FOR YOU, and it is easy, very easy to use. These three files will galvanize your classroom management by saving you

Looking for a fun way for your students to get lots of practice while having fun? Well look no further, this activity called "Red Porcupines Sometimes Cough" (It'll make sense once you look at the preview). It will have your kids adding, subtracting, and comparing decimals all day long. In this game, your students will work in pairs rolling dice to generate their numbers. They will take their numbers through a series of operations and compare to their partner's decimal number. Students

This is a great combination pack that saves you money. THe combo pack includes the hit board game Number Clue and the Divisibility Tricks poster and student cards. The Number Clue board games works with students in a low pressure setting building mastery of number fundamentals such as: prime, composite, divisibility, multiples, and factors. The Divisibility pack includes a classroom poster, mini student help cards, and a station practice sheet. The divisibility student sheets are a great wa

If you are looking for a fun way for 3rd-5th graders to work on numerical expressions in an exciting way, then this is it. This game follows the "Duck Duck Goose" format and gives your students multiple chances to master MCC5.0A2 standard. They will be having so much fun out of their seats chasing down their mathematical partner, that they won't realize how much they are learning. Teacher answer key is provided, as are all materials necessary to play the game (word form cards, and numerical

This is a cool hands on activity that students will have a fun time constructing. Students use yarn to weave their decimal multiplication sentence. Each time they stitch a line in their grid, their understanding is driven deeper and deeper into their brains until they hit mastery level. This game/activity can also be easily adapted for exploring whole number multiplication. As you will find out, Decimal Web Weave can be played lots of different ways. However you play it with your students, t

Math Around the World is platform for students to practice a variety of different problem types. Each country represents a different type of problem the students must master in order to move onto another country. You (as the teachers) are the customs agent stamping student's passports after they solve each problem. I set out slips of papers with math problems on them that require the students to perform a certain operation or practice a particular skill. The slips of papers surround each co

This is quite possible the best classroom behavior plan ever. Rather than just using the negative end of the discipline spectrum and watching a student slowly self destruct (ex. move from a green card on down to red card). This behavior plan allows you to utilize the positive end of the behavior spectrum. Student will need clothes pins with their names on them. Everyone in class defaults to Green (OK). Incremental rewards keep them focused on the positive end of the spectrum. Sure you will

Fraction Darts is a great way to motivate students to add fractions (and if they are a good shot, multiply fraction times whole number). Your students will be so MOTIVATED to play and compete against their partner, that they will forget about the fact that they are actually doing some mathematics. This game is completely adaptable for whatever your fraction needs are. If you play "Old School Darts," then your students will be adding fractions with unlike denominators and even multiplying fra

This colorful poster helps kids learn divisibility tricks (2 thru 11). Each number trick explains (in kid friendly terms) how to check if a number is divisible by another number AND gives a detailed example as to how each trick works. The packet includes a 17" x 22" poster, a 8.5" x 11" poster, and a small student journal copy (two per sheet). In addition, the packet includes student practice strips to keep them organized as they practice through all divisibility tricks. This poster is a

Math Around the World is station work for students to practice a variety of different problem types. Each country represents a different type of problem the students must master in order to move onto another country. You (as the teachers) are the customs agent stamping student's passports after they solve each problem. I set out slips of papers with math problems on them that require the students to perform a certain operation or practice a particular skill. The slips of papers surround eac

This is one of five posters that will enhance your classroom room and give students another opportunity to solidify what you've already taught. Each one is uniquely designed to be displayed as a stand alone, yet styled in such a way that they all fit together beautifully as a set.

Prepare for an old school throwback that will knock your students’ socks off! Inspired by the old school game of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” this game helps your students get ample practice placing digits in the correct place value columns to form a number. Instead of pinning the tail on the donkey, students will pin the digits of their number on the donkey. The problem cards provided give your students a wide range of problems to practice. The cards will ask your students to c

Math Around the World is platform for students to practice a variety of different problem types. Each country represents a different type of problem the students must master in order to move onto another country. You (as the teachers) are the customs agent stamping student's passports after they solve each problem. In this newest version Math Around the World 2, I have added new countries (and problems) so that you can use Version 1 and 2 at the same time. How I used it in the classroom: I

Crazy Twelfths! Is the sequel to the popular Crazy Eighths board game. With this game, your students can get even more practice decomposing fractions (including the improper ones). The game play is easy to understand as it is based on the well known Sorry! Board game. Your students will be to break down fractions into smaller unit chunks, adding and subtracting fractions, and even converting unit fractions into equivalent fractions! Students will use this tool to strengthen and solidify t