Math Games for Number and Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Games to Support Independent Practice in Math Workshops and More, Grades K-5

It takes some time to read through the directions because everything is so well explained. Learning one game might take 30-60 minutes to figure out. I have a sixth grade boy I tutor who is probably working at an early fourth grade level and we take on one or two games each week. It's fun to watch him verbally reason through the directions! He analyzes what skills are required for the game and estimates the youngest grade level the game would be suitable for. The book provides all of that information, but I don't tell him! This year I'm in charge of Family Math Night at my school and my theme is "Game On". I'm going to feature games (obviously), one section will be games kids and parents can play together with just some dice or a deck of cards. So far I've figured out out how to play 8 of the games featured in this book and I am going to use all of them for my event. I hope to have 15 dice/card games in all. I had my 6th grade students test all the games I have learned so far; watching them play and hearing the math talk around the room made me wish one of my administrators would walk in and see the mathematical harmony! In addition to the many games featured in this book, each game has recommended variations so it can be played by early elementary to adults. If you are looking for some games that require mathematical skills, reasoning and strategy...get this book.

Not normal wear and tear from being on a shelf; it has sharpie markings on the cover.

I am an Instructional Math Coach and I've used lessons in this book to teach grades K-5 activities that promote fact fluency, develop and strengthen conceptual understanding. I've also used the activities as 10 minute in-services for classroom teachers to share with them meaningful activities to take back to their classrooms. The book has lessons to introduce the activities that later become independent or small group activities in station/centers. The lessons share rational, misconceptions and examples of how to differentiate the activity. (make sure you down load the black line masters on line, for free, as noted on the bottom of any master's page.) Many of the pages can be copied and laminated to be used over and over. I have only used 10 of 33 games so far.Students LOVE the games; laughing during math class is usually a foreign sound but not during "Salute!" an addition or multiplication fact game, or "Build Ten" or "Anything But Ten". Laughter is a sweet sound to a math teacher. I joke and tell teachers that this is how you can sneak spinach into the lasagna.

This book is filled with many "oldies but goodies" that can be found in other Marilyn Burns Math Solutions books. I like that this book has blackline masters for game directions. I also appreciate the follow up assessments that allow for accountability and formative assessment.

Lots of games for k-3 and some for fourth and fifth. Not what I needed, but primary teachers would benefit most.

This is a fantastic resource for elementary teachers. Games focus on building fluency without the loss of conceptual understand. The materials needed are cheap and readily available in most classrooms. I love that each game comes with a "lesson plan" that is very explicit and includes questions to ask as well as differentiation ideas. I am so glad that I have this in my library!

This book is awesome for quick games that help with math fluency. We like to try a new game each week and my kids LOVE it.

Even though I teach Grades 5-8 for students who need math remediation, I still found many usable ideas in this book. The games are low-prep and can be easily differentiated. I would be interested in a companion volume for older students :)

Just what I needed to make maths fun

Excellent resource. The games are ideal for building confidence in those children who find maths difficult. I have also used the instructions for more able readers. It is quite a challenge for them and the end result is that they have learned a new game.

FANTASTIC! Every math strand is laid out as well as appropriate grade levels...love this for teaching a split grade!

Lots of ideas!