Math Games Played with Cards and Dice, Grades 4-6 [Paperback]

Charles Lund (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 17, 2009 | Age Level: 9 and up

Math Games Played with Cards and Dice (4-6) is the third book in the Galaxy Series of supplementary mathematics materials. This is written as a source book for teachers and parents and is aimed at improving the basic skills of upper elementary school students. It contains a wide variety of games and puzzles to challenge learners of all ability levels in performing the basic arithmetic operations, use of the metric system, probability, and some pre-algebra concepts. Math Games Played with Cards and Dice (4-6) provides motivating mathematics games and puzzles that are supplementary to any basal mathematics program. It is not a self-contained mathematics curriculum. Its materials are designed with the entire range of learners in mind. Each game contains variations that present challenges for students who are able to probe more deeply into the activities presented. Classroom testing of these games and activities has consistently demonstrated that students enjoy them, are motivated by them and master basic skills through their use. Answers and comments are provided for many of the activities in the last section of this book. This book requires little more than standard playing cards, standard dice, meter sticks, and common classroom materials for successful use. Calculators can be useful in some activities, though they are not required. When customized dice are required, a non-permanent marker may be used to doctor the faces of the standard dice. The entire Galaxy Series conforms to the Mathematics Focal Points recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as well as most state standards. The books also help prepare students for testing programs that are mandated under state and federal statutes. Thank you for using the supplementary mathematics materials of IPMG Publishing!

Editorial Reviews

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My students love BINGO, and now they love Math Bingo Games! The game cards are wonderful and challenge the students. I use the book on a weekly basis. --Kathy Post, Fifth Grade Teacher

This book is perfect for home school setting! I can use multiple cards for my kids that are at different learning levels. --Heather Hill, parent

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 141 pages
• Publisher: IPMG Publishing; 2nd edition (August 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193421809X
• ISBN-13: 978-1934218099
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kid Friendly, Teacher approved, September 25, 2009

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This review is from: Math Games Played with Cards and Dice, Grades 4-6 (Paperback)

This book is great for all learning styles! The activities are very hands-on and get the kids thinking. They actually have to "talk math"! All activities come with a teacher page clearly laying out what you need along with rules and variations to keep the activities from becoming repetitive. Students think it is fun because they actually get to play games in math!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by Math Teacher, October 6, 2009

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This review is from: Math Games Played with Cards and Dice, Grades 4-6 (Paperback)

This book is very easy to use and can be utilized at a moment's notice as long as you have cards and dice. If you don't have cards, they have a set of reproducible cards in the back of the book! The contents list includes the skills used in each game which make it very easy to align with curriculum and/or standards. There are a variety of concepts used in this book and each can be adapted to a variety of abilities. What better way to learn math than by having fun?!?! Let's Make 14 is an excellent game to help students work with probability by finding mean, median, mode, range and standard deviation. It could be used with older students as well. It's Your Call and 3 Ways to Win are very fun ways of working with expected winnings. I loved the Stacking Dice game which worked with addition of whole numbers. This is a perfect companion to any math textbook!