Math Activities and Games http://www.education.com/activity/math/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:29:19 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Proportion Rummy http://www.education.com/activity/article/proportion-rummy/

Equivalent fractions can be a difficult concept to master. This card game provides a fun way to practice an important math skill. All you need is a deck of playing cards, paper, and pencils, and you're ready to get started!

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36172 Percent Flash http://www.education.com/activity/article/percent-flash/

Practice percentages in this competitive card game! Race to calculate the answer as cards are flipped over. For each correct answer you give, you'll win a card. Whoever wins the most cards, wins!

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36209 Aces Count http://www.education.com/activity/article/aces-count/

Discuss probability as you play this game of chance. Many card games involve some degree of probability and provide a great avenue to discussing the math concept with your child. This activity puts it simply and makes math fun.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36222 Compare and Pair http://www.education.com/activity/article/compare-and-pair/

Match and compare numbers in this fun card game. Your first grader will love the challenge of trying to get rid of all the cards. Work together to find matches among the numbers and suits.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36227 Do Drop In http://www.education.com/activity/article/do-drop-in/

Practice counting, addition, or subtraction in this math game! Print out a game board and get started. You and your child will take turns drawing cards from a deck to discover how many places to move. With several twists and turns to keep the game exciting, this activity makes math concepts fun.

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36126 Magnificent Flying Machines http://www.education.com/activity/article/magnificent-flying-machines/

Looking for a fun way to combine math with drawing? In this activity, your kindergartner will practice matching cardinal numbers (1, 2, 3...) with dots on dice in order to draw a beautiful butterfly.

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36131 Last Draw http://www.education.com/activity/article/last-draw/

Critical thinking is an important skill! Play this card game with your child and practice using a variety of strategies. "Last Draw" will help your child develop decision making and problem solving skills that are necessary to succeed in math!

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36135 Find It http://www.education.com/activity/article/find-it/

Make equations to remove cards in this strategic single-player game. Use all of the math facts you would like: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division! Think carefully as you develop a strategy to get rid of all the cards.

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36138 Lightning http://www.education.com/activity/article/lightning/

Create equations with your child using a deck of cards and your imagination! Deal cards and challenge your child to find different ways to add and subtract them. Just find the answer on the target card to win.

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36142 Ten-Twenty-Thirty http://www.education.com/activity/article/ten-twenty-thirty/

Try this single-player addition game! All you need is a deck of playing cards to get started. Try to find sums of 10, 20, or 30 in order to clear cards.

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