Monday, May 12, 2014

Using Playing Cards for Math Fact Practice

A Deck of Cards

A deck of cards presents a myriad of opportunities for fact practice.  Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—you can practice it all with a simple set of playing cards.   Generally, I remove the Ace and picture cards but a value can be assigned to those cards.    A multiplication chart and/or calculator provides the necessary assist to keep the game moving and fun.  After all, games are supposed to be fun don’t you think?  And if you can learn a few facts, awesome benefit!!

Decide which facts you want your child to practice and select the appropriate cards for practice and play.   You put the cards down, your child adds them up (subtracts, multiplies or divides), and whoever initially put down the highest value card, gets to keep all of the cards.  Check the answer (or find the answer) with the multiplication chart or calculator.  Simple and quick as you have limited the size of card deck.  No need for a marathon war game.


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