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This game helps kids practice addition and subtraction. Players flip a card over and solve the equations on each flashcard. The player with the card of the highest value gets to keep both cards. Math War is perfect for introducing and practicing addition and subtraction so children can get faster at their mental math in a fun way. This game is great for preparing students for school and is a helpful review game to play at home to reinforce the skills learned in the classroom.
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Math Dice includes a game board, one 12-sided target die and five six-sided scoring dice. The object of the game is to combine as many scoring dice as possible to reach the value of the target die using addition and/or subtraction. Each scoring dice you use to reach the target number allows you to move your piece one space forward on the game board — the more dice used, the more spaces you move. This game is easy to pick up and helps get kids used to doing quick mental math and developing gameplay strategy. The gameboard is small and the game is fast-paced, keeping kids focused and engaged.
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This game set includes 13 double-sided pizzas to encourage children to identify fractions in a multi-sensory way. The award-winning game requires two to six players and has fractions written on the back side of the pizza slices. While playing the game, children can get a concrete sense of how fractions are a part of a whole, plus it gives them the opportunity to practice addition and subtraction. There are even a few varying degrees of complexity available, depending on the players’ ability level. The variations allow kids to continue to play the game as they get older and become more skilled. The set is fun and features sturdy pieces. Instructions for seven different games are included, contributing to overall value and allowing kids to maintain their interest.
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The colorful and creative characters used in this speed-matching card game allow kids to become more engaged and willing to practice equation-building. Kids who have lost confidence in their math skills can start to regain it with this game that is quick to learn and easy to play. It can be used while traveling or camping, and in classrooms. Children can even create their own games with the cards. The game’s versatility ensures that it never gets boring, and it helps children to have a more positive perspective on math.
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The Math Noodlers game is approachable and promotes group cooperation. The problems are written about topics children care about, which allows them to get more interested and interact more fully with the game. It makes for excellent practice for addition, subtraction, multiplication and story problems, featuring a variety of math questions that use different problem-solving techniques, so children can begin to think independently and challenge themselves. A higher level of Math Noodlers is also available once players become more advanced. The colorful and fun design of the game prevents children from putting up a fight when they’re first introduced to it. Because it’s easy to play, children’s interest and attention are sustained as they complete each round. Multiple players can also participate to ensure everyone works together as a team to overcome math fears.
Expert Commentary
“When your child reaches age 6, many fun and challenging concepts begin to surface. I love games that combine logic, reasoning and math in an enjoyable way. It is important to not push your child to the point where they are frustrated playing the game. I have put games away within minutes of introducing them and pulled them out months later once a child is more comfortable with a particular concept, or modified the rules to facilitate success at a given ability level.”