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The Pocket Game

Computer Courage — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 18:58:21 +0000

Children will develop the concept of inclusion, that larger numbers “include” smaller numbers.
Students will determine which of two numbers is larger, then place both numbers in a paper pocket labeled with the larger number.
After playing the game, students will discuss what they notice about the numbers inside the different pockets, ultimately seeing that each pocket number contains all the smaller numbers within.

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Feet Under the Table

Computer Courage — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 18:53:24 +0000

In this task, a group of children sit around a table. Without peeking, they figure out how many feet are under the table. They can use mathematical tools, such as cubes or drawings, that will help them.

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Shut the Box

Computer Courage — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:39:13 +0000

This is a paper and pencil version of an old game. It is fun for young children and anyone can enjoy the game of chance mixed with the fun of finding a strategy. There is even more opportunity for conversation about odds and probability.

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Pepperoni Pizza

Computer Courage — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:10:37 +0000

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Snap It

Computer Courage — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:08:20 +0000

Students work together to make different number combinations for a given number.

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How Many Are Hiding

Computer Courage — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:04:56 +0000

In this class activity, students find the missing number to complete a number sentence while also seeing different representations made by other students.

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Moving Colors

Computer Courage — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:59:05 +0000

This is a great primary activity from one of our Youcubians, Deb Morton. It encourages class participation and discussion as students explore equality as they move around the room. Deb says, “The students have fun looking at what they did and then realize math is all around us and in our lives everyday. And at the end I have a carpet seating chart complete.”

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Sums Investigation

Computer Courage — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:17:34 +0000

This task comes from a book in a series of three books by Math Solutions, called Math for All: Differentiating Instruction. This is another investigation where students can practice addition and think about combinatorics – a nice way of organizing counting. The task ends with asking students to write about their thinking.

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