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(1.) Sums Race
Before You Begin:
Separate the "solution" pieces and deal
them out equally to all the players.
Mix up all the other pieces
and place them face down on the table.
Playing The Game:
When one player says "go", all players
start turning up pieces, trying to find the mathematical problems that
match their solutions. If you turn up a piece that does not match,
turn it face down again. When you find a match, you keep it and
continue searching for more.
End Of Game:
The first player to complete all his/her
puzzles first wins the game.
(2.)Adding And Taking Away
Before You Begin:
Separate the "solution" pieces and put
them to one side. Mix all the other pieces and place them face up
on the table for all to see.
Playing The Game:
The youngest player starts the game.
On your turn, take a solution piece and try to find 2 pieces on the
table to make up an addition or subtraction equation that equals your
solution piece. The pieces do not have to fit together, as long as
the problem is correct. If the 2 pieces you choose correctly
equate to your solution, you may keep the pieces. If not, you must
return the 2 pieces face up. Play passes to the next player.
End Of Game:
The player who has the most pieces with
solutions for them is the winner.
(3.) Solitary Play
Children will enjoy putting together the
pieces that make up each figure and , at the same time, will realize
that they can check the solutions themselves once the puzzles are
completed. Once children have become familiar with the problems
presented in this game, they can do their own adding and subtracting by
combining different pieces.
Educational Value Of This Game:
--The exact fit of the pieces allow for
self correction on the part of the child. It is not possible to
fit together two pieces that do not match up.
--Using basic addition and subtraction, we
have created a number of small puzzles especially designed to initiate
children in the learning of mathematics.
--Children will learn to add and subtract
in an enjoyable and effective way. The games serve as tools to
help children understand basic mathematical operations and their
solutions.
--The puzzles here can be played with in
many ways. They can be played with by both very young children and
older children who already know how to add and subtract. They can
be enjoyed by one child or can be played with together by many children.
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