Multiplication- Math Vocabulary Trading Cards- Math Activities & Lesson Plan

Math words build a foundation of math understanding. Use whole class and particularly with second language learners or struggling math students. The child friendlly activities give students meaningful ways to practice word definitions!  This packet includes black line masters to reproduce and use as games and activities. The 15 words focus on kid friendly definitions that offer rich information about the concept. Words included: multiplication, product, factors, one property, commutative property of multiplication, equation, distributive property, composite numbers, prime numbers, common multiple, associative property, zero property, least common multiple, multiple, and square number. Offering frequent and focused practice develops mastery and retention of math skills. Math Games offer this practice through play!

Reproducible backlines included in this package:
•A variety of games
•Complete game boards and game cards
•Activity backline masters
•Assessment
•Activities to send home
•Easy to use teacher’s guides
•Easy game assembly

What other say about Math Games:
Shelli Campos (1st grade teacher Medford, Oregon), “Our school uses your math games for our after-school math club.  The kids have so much fun learning that our enrollment has gone way up. The kids absolutely love the games, they are hands-on and developmentally appropriate. Even parents who were too intimidated to come into the classroom show up to help out at math club. These games put the fun back into learning, the way it should be!”

•Research shows that repeated practice solidifies basic facts in students
•Elementary teachers recommend learning  through play for young children
•Customers agree that Math Games offer games that focus on specific math skills and concepts.


“Your games are easy to use, accurate and correlate well with our Math “CIMS.”  I now have a life after school and on weekends because I don’t spend hours making my own bilingual materials.” -N. Reynolds 5th grade teacher, Salem, OR.

Balanced Instruction:
Math Games includes instructions for whole-group, small group, partner, or family games and activities. These games and activities supplement teacher-directed instruction with opportunities for open-ended, hands-on explorations, and on-going practice. As you know, this is the type of instruction that makes exemplary Math programs.

Multiple Methods for Basic Skills Practice:
The very nature of the games and activities that are included in Math Games provide numerous methods for basic skills practice and review. These include written and choral fact drills, practice with flash cards, homework, timed tests, graphing facts, all within a wide variety of Math games. The best rated schools are using the research base that tell us to provide the time and materials need to practice and review basic facts. Does your school?

Emphasis on Communication:
Academic Math fluency is the foundation of math success in second language learners and native speakers alike. Math Games encourage students to explain and discuss their mathematical thinking, in their own words in a safe and authentic environment. Math Games give students opportunities to verbalize their own thoughts and strategies. Game playing gives children the chance to clarify their thinking, use math vocabulary and gain insights from others in a real life situation. Be part of the growing number of top notch schools that provide all students access to math curriculum.

Enhanced Home/School Partnerships:
Now your school can provide opportunities for family members to participate in the mathematical learning of their children. Math Games are perfectly suited to be checked out as take home game sets. Each game package has homework suggestions. The games and activities included in Math Games are the perfect compliment to before or after school programs, school math nights and summer school programs. Get on board with other top schools and include Math Games in your family outreach programs.
If you have questions or inquiries, please feel free to email us at mathgames@funtoteach.com. We look forward to serving you.

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Lori Wolfe
www.funtoteach.com

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