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Author: Brigid Del Carmen
Categories: 4th Grade, Math

Spark your fourth-grader’s interest in studying math by using a game he already knows! Math Baseball can be played with two players or two teams. It's a fun and competitive way to review new math concepts and simple computations. All you need is some paper, pencils, and a scorecard. As you cheer him on through every “inning”, your child will be engaged and motivated by scoring “runs”. Math Baseball provides quick practice of math skills in a fun, stress-free way. It's sure to be a hit with your fourth-grader!

What You Need:

  • 5-6 sheets of paper cut into approximately 40 cards
  • pencil
  • scrap paper for math work, scorecard and baseball diamonds

What You Do:

  1. Begin by making playing cards with your child. Choose a concept your fourth-grader needs to review, such as simple equations. On each card, write an equation (n+5=10). Use your child’s textbook or homework to find examples of these equations to use. Do not write the answers on the cards.

  1. Next, print or write out this scorecard showing innings, outs and runs:

 

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