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            <title>Choosing the Best Average</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Practice finding the mean, or average, of different data sets in this math card game. It's a great way to work on division and improve your fifth grader's understanding of statistics. All you need is a deck of cards, a score sheet, and a pencil, and you'll be ready to play!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Diamond Draw</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>"That's not fair!" is a phrase parents often hear. This game takes a mathematical approach to that statement. Introduce probability to your third grader with this fun card game! Use a deck of cards to play this game of chance, then evaluate the odds of winning.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Elevens</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74301_74400/74376/thumbs/file_74376_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>Get out a deck of cards and practice finding sums of 11 in this one-player math game! You'll lay out nine cards, then try to find sets of cards that add up to 11. This is excellent practice for any first grader working on their addition facts. </p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Multiples of 7</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Memorizing multiplication facts requires a lot of practice! Use a deck of playing cards to help along the way. As you flip over cards in this one-player game, look for multiples of seven. Try adding up different combinations of your cards to create 7, 14, 21, 28, etc. </p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Name the Operation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74101_74200/74170/thumbs/file_74170_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>Problem solving is an essential math skill, and all you need is a deck of cards to practice it. In this game, you'll flip over cards to determine what numbers you can use. Then, take turns formulating equations and figuring out others players' equations.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Pile It On</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Introduce multiplication to your child using a deck of playing cards and a die. This game provides an excellent demonstration of how multiplication works. First, players roll the die twice to find numbers for their multiplication fact. Then...</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Pitch It!</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74101_74200/74177/thumbs/file_74177_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>There has never been a more exciting way to practice multiplication facts! Create three targets and place them nearby. Pitch playing cards at the targets to determine what problems to solve. You'll be awarded points for correct answers, and one step closer to memorizing your times tables!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Ring Your Neck</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Add up your cards in this strategy game. Deal 13 playing cards into a circle, face down. Take turns selecting one or two cards at a time and adding their values to your total. Carefully plan your moves. The player who picks up the last card will add 50 points to their score!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Spiral</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/spiral/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74101_74200/74200/thumbs/file_74200_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>Multiplication is a concept that requires a lot of practice. Try replacing the flash cards with this fun card game every once in awhile. Shuffle a deck of cards, then create a large spiral by placing them face up...</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Think Big</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74201_74300/74207/thumbs/file_74207_75x75_scale.JPG" /><p>Practice number sense in this game! Learning place value is necessary before mastering other concepts, such as addition and subtraction. Work with your child to arrange playing cards and create the largest numbers possible, then practice saying them aloud.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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