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Math Game - Fraction Face Off

Math games are a great way to help students improve their math facts accuracy. These games can be general math or focus on a specific math concept such as, solving integers.

One math game is called “Fraction Face-Off.” This game can also be modified to address a varied of math concepts.

Materials

These materials are for one pair or group of students.

50 - 3×5 note cards (One deck per pair of students)
markers
scissors
Cut 3×5 cards in half.
Write fractions on each set of cards
Shuffle both decks

Procedures

These procedures are for one pair of students.

Player 1 and 2 lay down the top 2 cards in their deck - face up
Player 1 adds their 2 cards
Player 2 does the same
Students compare answers and the player with the highest answer keeps all 4 cards (place in a separate pile).
Continue playing until all fraction cards are used
The player with the most cards wins

Extension Activities

The following are additional strategies for using this math game.

Mixed Number Face-Off
Integer Face-Off
Multiplication Face-Off
Division Face-Off
Algebraic Expressions Face-Off
Combination Face-Off (using a combination of the above card games)

Connections

The emphasis of this game is on helping students develop a thorough understanding of math concepts, through making connections between math concepts currently being studied and previsouly studied math concepts.

Additional Math Resources

the following are additional resources for helping your students develop a greater understanding of math facts.

Math Teaching Strategies that Challenge Students

Challenging Math Strategy for Students

5 Misconceptions in Elementary Math