High-Low Fractions

Students use visual fraction model and prediction to decide whether fractions are higher or lower than previous fraction and "gamble" their points to make the best prediction.

http://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg3/hilo/hilowebed.html

Standard: Number Sense 1.5, 1.9, Math Reasoning 1.1

BBC Shapes Activity <---play

Students put shapes in correct category using geometric terms

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/shapes.shtml

Standards:  Measurement and Geometry 2.3

Fairground Spells

Players earn Candy canes.  All candy canes are recorded.  This game offers many spelling activities including prefixes and suffixes,  proofread and edit, posessives, and multisyllable decoding.

Written Conventions1.2,1.3

http://www.channel4.com/learning/microsites/F/fairground/game.shtml

Race To Ramses

Review of prefixes and suffixes in this fast pace review. 

http://www.fekids.com/kln/games/racetoramses/

Standards:  Vocabulary and Concept Development 1.1.3

Happening Homonyms:  This fun jeopardy game has students picking the

vocabulary word that edits 2 definitions.  The group plays a 2-player game

and score is tracked through the computer. Both scores are added together for points.

http://www.quia.com/cb/7689.html

Standards: Gr 6 Written Language Conventions 1.5

Alien Angles  <---play

Students create angles using estimation and must be +/-5 degrees to earn credit.

Standards:  Measurement and Geometry 2.1, Math Reasoning 2.6

http://www.mathplayground.com/alienangles.html

Math Activities

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Spang Gang Workshop

Learn how to get on the program from any computer, what to do if programs don't work and how to use the program to supplement in class assignments.   Students will also free play through areas that align with current class instruction.

Part 2 - Create a graph challenge vote

delineate what constitutes an effective graph and tally vote best for another class.

Test Prep Workshop - this week's emphasis is on reviewing activities that help assess needs for STAR testing and encouraging practice on pacer pages that match.

Page Emphasis in Test Prep Workshop

Math Pacer:  Test Prep (red)

           By Grade Level (white)

Homepage:  Standards: Internet for Classrooms Grades 5 and 6

Number Sense

Multiplication Millionaire

Trainer adds score of how many times kids reach a million by using mental math place value to solve up to 3X2 operations using 0's. 

http://www.quia.com/rr/10206.html

Standard:  gr 4 Number Sense 3.3

Rags to Riches Division: 

using mental math, students must work together and earn 100% correct to get the million!

http://www.quia.com/rr/10203.html

Saloon Snap  <--- play

Students with click when decimals, fractions and percents are equal.

Standards:  Number Sense 1.1

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/saloonsnap.html

Area And Perimeter

Calculate the area and perimeter to earn points
Standards: Number Sense 1.1

http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/poly.cgi?A1=s&A2=0&A15=2&Submit=Start+Digging%21

Decimals, Fractions and Percents Part 2 (Beat all sections by end of year  <---play

Students can free play down each column and learn about equivalent fractions, changing fractions, +-mult divide fractions, and calculate percents.

Standards:  Number Sese 1.1, 2.1, 2.4

http://homepage.mac.com/bobspang/fractions.htm

Place Value Mats               

Each player rolls five alternate colored dice and creates 5-digit number.  Then they say it, arrange it on place value mat, and write it.  The person with the highest number gets a star. 
Standards: Number sense 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Math Reasoning 1.0, 2.0, 3.0

The Measure Treasure Hunt (Hands-on water table)

Estimate, experiment and use proportions to calculate measurements

(From cups to inches, students will choose the level of difficulty and discover whether estimations make sense after experimenting and calculating proportions of measurement units. 

This can be practiced through website below...

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/con_mmath/g04c24.html

Standard: Number Sense 1.3, Math Reasoning 1.3, 2.7

Matching Fractions

Students will put puzzles together that match visual fraction model to it's fraction.  1 Point is given for each correct.  BONUS:  Students rank 5 fractions from smallest to largest correctly, they can earn an extra 5 points.

Standard:  Number Sense 3.3.1

This can be practiced through website below:

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/equivalentfractions/index.html

Grocery Games

Students work at their own levels (1-3) to choose grocery objects, then add totals, and make change from $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 and $20.00. 

Standard gr 3 Number Sense 2.2.8, Algebra and Functions 2.2.1

Adding Fractions Square

Students are given like and unlike fractions to add with speed and accuracy.

Standards:  Gr 5 Number Sense 2.3

Gr 6 Number Sense 2.1

 Place Value Face OFF

Each team is given numbers 1-6  Students choose their own numbers.  Starting w/ones, each number gets a chance to play against 1 member of each team. 

Teacher reads numbers and have students fill in number correctly on a place value chart up to hundred million.   Each player who gets it correct earns a chip.  Reading number aloud with accuracy earns another chip.

Standards:  gr 5 Number Sense 1.2

Draggable division <--- play

With the help of a template, kids divide multi-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers with remainders. 

Standards:  Gr 5 Number Sense 2.2

http://www.mrnussbaumgames.com/draggable_division/index.html

The Weakest Link  <---play

Students battle celebrities to multiply using percentages.

Standards:Number Sense 1.4  

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/lessonplans/weakestlink/index.asp

Substitution

Substitute variables with numbers and calculate equations of +/-integers.

http://www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/substitute.html

Standard: Math Reasoning 2.3, Number Sense 2.3

Place Value Pirates

Students work toward getting the best score in this fast paced identification of place value to the million(th)

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/placevaluepirates.htm

Standards:  Gr 5 Number Sense 1.1

E-Lab Place Value to 100,000

Students drag the number to correct place value and solve for the correct answer. -1 point per correct answer.

http://www.hbschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr4/1.html

Standards Number Sense 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Number Top-It

Use Place Value to rank and calculate the LOWEST score.  All computer scores are tallied.

http://media.emgames.com/emgames/demosite/playdemo.html?activity=M2A050&activitytype=dcr

Standards Number Sense 1.2, Math Reasoning 2.2.1

Grid Game <--- play

Students respond to questions using LCM and GCF

Standards:  Number Sense 2.4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/gridgame.html

Power Football
Click multiplication and hard to Multiply 3 X 2 digits w/decimals

http://www.funbrain.com/football/

Standards: Number Sense 2.1

Fishy Fraction decimals match

Students work in groups of 2-3 to quickly earn points by matching fraction with correct decimal using mental math.  *click fraction decimal match and "maybe later" when asked to register

http://www.iknowthat.com/L3?Area=FractionGame

Standards:  Gr 5 Number Sense 1.2, Gr 6 Number Sense 1.1

Fraction Frenzy

students develop patterns in matching equivalent fractions

http://www.learningplanet.com/sam/ff/index.asp

Standards:  Gr 5 Number Sense 2.1, 2.3, Gr 6 Number Sense 2.4

Builder Ted

Rank numbers from smallest to largest  including decimals and integers (beat level 3)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfileshockwave/games/laddergame.html

Standards:  Gr 6 Number Sense.1.1

Fraction Sorter

Click keep score and change shapes and number.  Create up to 4 visual fractions and rank them in order.   Highest overall score is calculated.

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionSorter/

Standards:  Number Sense 1.1

Divisibility Rules

Use a checklist to practice divisibility rules on large numbers

http://www.vectorkids.com/vkdivisible.htm

Standards:  Gr 5 Number Sense 2.1, 2.3

MathSplat

In this fun bug game, students reach through levels by adding fractions.

Standards:  Gr 5 Number Sense 2.1, 2.3

Gr 6 Number Sense 2.1  

http://fen.com/studentactivities/MathSplat/mathsplat.htm

The Digit Work Out

Students try to get the top score in this quick paced fact practice. 

Gr 3 - addition or subtraction of numbers to 100

http://www.crick.northants.sch.uk/assets/Flash%20Studio/cfsmaths/Digitworks/digitmenu.html

Standard gr 3 Number Sense 2.2.1

Mystery Picture game

Students calculate all operations of integers

http://www.dositey.com/addsub/Mystery11.htm

Standards:  Number Sense 2.3

Eggs on Legs

Recognize how to move forward and back within a X/Div number sentence

Standards:  Number Sense 3.4

http://www.primarygames.co.uk/PG5/Eggs/Add/eggsadd.html

Flitting With Fractions

Students conceptualize numerator and denominator placement and it's meaning in this cute butterfly game

Standards:  Number Sense 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

The Weakest Link  <---play

Students battle celebrities to multiply using percentages.

Standards:Number Sense 1.4  

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/lessonplans/weakestlink/index.asp

High-Low Fractions

Students use visual fraction model and prediction to decide whether fractions are higher or lower than previous fraction and "gamble" their points to make the best prediction.

http://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg3/hilo/hilowebed.html

Standard:  gr 4 Number Sense 1.5, 1.9, Math Reasoning 1.1

Statistics, Data

Analysis

and Probability

Create a Graph Competition

30 min competition- no rotation

Students create a bar graph out of chosen data. 

graph showcase available through

http://homepage.mac.com/bobspang/Graph2.htm

Standard: gr 4 Statistics, Data and Probability 1.0, 1.2,1.3

Standard: gr 3 Math Reasoning 2.3

Grocery Games

Students work at their own levels (1-3) to choose grocery objects, then add totals, and make change from $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 and $20.00. 

 Ca$H Out

make change from 1 to 20 dollars, and identify least coins/dollars to get there.

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cashout/index.htm

Standard gr 3 Number Sense 2.2.8, Algebra and Functions 2.2.1

Substitution

Substitute variables with numbers and calculate equations of +/-integers.

http://www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/substitute.html

Standard: Math Reasoning 2.3

2-step Equation Solver

practice, self check and then test skills by solving for n using all operations

http://www.crick.northants.sch.uk/assets/Flash%20Studio/cfsmaths/Alginon/alg.swf

Standards:  Algebra and Functions 2,2, 2.3

Measurement and Geometry beat all sections by end of year  <---play

Students can free play down each column and learn about measurement, area and perimeter, volume and curcumference, Geometry, Shapes. Angles, Reflections and Symmetry.

Standards:  Algebra and Functions 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, Measurement and Geometry 1.0, 2.0

http://homepage.mac.com/bobspang/Measurement.htm

Evaluating Expressions

evaluate using input/output tables and check.

Standards:  Algebra and Functions 1.2

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/orderop/evalPrac.htm

Measure-

ment and Geometry

Common Conversions

(Students quickly match common conversions of decimal fractions and percents using mental math and calculator).

Cup Capacity -

get the least moves in this matching equivalents game

3-D Boxes

Students must calculate the volume of 3-D shapes by counting or using formula

http://www.interactivestuff.org/sums4fun/3dboxes.html

Standards: Measurement and Geometry 1.2 

Volume and Area <---play

Students will use formulas to figure out volume and area of cube, rectangular prism, triangular prism, cylinder, sphere and pyramid.

Standards: Measurement and Geometry 1.2, 1.3  

http://www.aaamath.com/geo.html#topic25

Quia Geometry terms  <---play

Students match terms with their definitions -- GREAT review of terms

Standards:  Measurement and Geometry 1.0, 2.0, 2.1

http://www.quia.com/mc/65535.html

Alien Angles  <---play

Students create angles using estimation and must be +/-5 degrees to earn credit.

Standards:  Measurement and Geometry 2.1, Math Reasoning 2.6

http://www.mathplayground.com/alienangles.html

Identify Shapes <---play

Students identify shapes by geometric terms

Standards: Measurement and Geometry 2.3

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/shapes.shtml

The Measure Treasure Hunt (Hands-on water table)

Estimate, experiment and use proportions to calculate measurements

(From cups to inches, students will choose the level of difficulty and discover whether estimations make sense after experimenting and calculating proportions of measurement units. 

This can be practiced through website below...

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/con_mmath/g04c24.html

Standard: gr 3 Measurement 1.1.1

Fraction Dominoes

Plays like War 1 player chooses Domino, formulate largest fraction of 2 domino choices, compare to other fractions and visualize the highest fraction in the group.  The highest fraction of each round wins!

Standard gr 4 Number Sense 1.5, 1.7, 1.9

3-D Shape Lab

students must fill in chart of edges, bases, and vertacies using Geo-solid models.

Standard:  Measurement and Geometry 3.2.2.5

Change Maker

Students subtract to identify the correct change from $5.00.  Change must be given in correct dollar and coin increments.  1 point for each correct.  Website keeps score.

http://www.funbrain.com/cashreg/

Standard:  gr 3 Number Sense 3.3.3, 2.5.1

Math

Reasoning

Innovative tools

This is a hands on creative activity that allows children to create futuristic innovative tools for society.  Students may use legos, superlegos, magnet blocks, waffle and robotics to create a series of tools. 

Science Investigation 6d, Math Reasoning 2.3

High-Low Fractions

Students use visual fraction model and prediction to decide whether fractions are higher or lower than previous fraction and "gamble" their points to make the best prediction.

http://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg3/hilo/hilowebed.html

Standard:  gr 4 Number Sense 1.5, 1.9, Math Reasoning 1.1

Perp Walk - this interactive game requires math logic and reasoning, and reading details to figure out who dunnit.

Standards:  Gr 5 Speaking Applications 2.3

Gr 6- Listening and Speaking 1.6 Math Reasoning 1.0, 2.0

http://www.fffbi.com/games/perp/

Operation Snowman

choose the correct operation to simple word programs  and build a snowman.

http://www.hbschool.com/activity/operation_snowman/

Standard:  Gr 3 and Gr 4 Math Reasoning 1.0

Math Millionaire  <--play

Students will perform algebraic operations or use their math reasoning to solve equations within the context of word problems, where traps are used if students solve problem incorrectly.

Standards:  Math Reasoning 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0  

http://www.mathplayground.com/math_millionaire.html

Destination Impossible

Students follow directions using the TIMER to help as many people get to their destination as possible. 

The times are recorded.  The LOWEST score wins!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar

/texttypes/instructions/game.shtml

Standards:  Math Reasoning 2.2.2, 2.2.6

Number Top-It

Use Place Value to rank and calculate the LOWEST score.  All computer scores are tallied.

http://media.emgames.com/emgames/demosite/playdemo.html?activity=M2A050&activitytype=dcr

Standards Number Sense 1.2, Math Reasoning 2.2.1

Budgy Buying

Students reason through multistep word problems involving money.

http://www.learningmedia.co.nz/staticactivities/online_activities/budgie_buying/

Standards: Gr 6 Math Reasoning 2.0-2.7

Create a Graph Competition

The directions are online to create a graph in 30 min.  Students are to print graphs and/or email them to their teacher or Mrs. Spang to be entered in schoolwide competition.

http://homepage.mac.com/bobspang/GraphIt.htm

Standard: Math Reasoning 2.3

Alien Angles  <---play

Students create angles using estimation and must be +/-5 degrees to earn credit.

Standards:  Measurement and Geometry 2.1, Math Reasoning 2.6

http://www.mathplayground.com/alienangles.html