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Math games offer targeted practice in math fundamentals. Games can, if you select the right ones, help children learn almost everything they need to practice and master in elementary math. Good, child-centered games are designed to take the boredom and frustration out of the repetitive practice necessary for children to master important math skills and concepts.
The following dice game gives first graders, second graders, and third graders practice with addition and subtraction.
Get Close to 105
What you need:
2 or more players
3 dice
pencils and paper for everyone
The object of this game is to get a final score closer to 105 than any other player.
Player #1 rolls the dice, adds them together, and puts the sum as his/her score for that round.
Player #2 rolls the dice, and does the same as player #1.
At the end of 10 rounds (and everyone has to take 10 rounds), the player with the score closest to 105 wins the game.
Variation: Players can make the goal number anything they want, such as 147, etc. Is there a target score that will be too high for three dice and 10 rounds? A question for the kids, not the parents.
Never forget that games are supposed to be fun! If pleasure is not connected to the game, children will be unwilling to play and little learning will take place.
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