Monthly Archives: January 2021

Triple Dare

Posted on January 15, 2021 by jclark

Each player gets three cards and privately determines the highest three-digit number they can make (you can use decimals or not, depending on age). Then, each player has a turn to stick with the cards they have, swap with one … Continue reading →

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Fraction Game: My Closest Neighbor

Posted on January 7, 2021 by jclark

Players: two to four. Equipment: two players need one deck of playing cards, three or four players need a double deck. How to Play Remove the jokers from your deck of playing cards. Each number card will represent its face value, aces … Continue reading →

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Declare a Fraction War

Posted on January 2, 2021 by jclark

Students deal two cards, flips them to make a numerator and denominator, then determine whose fraction is the largest. The winner keeps all four cards, and play continues until the cards are gone.. Comparing fractions gets a little tricky, but … Continue reading →

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