Math Games Played with Cards and Dice, Grades 2 and 3

Math Games Played with Cards and Dice (2-3) is the second volume in the Galaxy Series. It contains fun and motivating games and puzzles to develop skills and interest in studying mathematics. The Galaxy Series provides supplementary mathematics materials that support traditional or reform curricula. All activities in the series reflect content recommendations of the Mathematics Focal Points of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. They promote skill development that is required for mathematics literacy and beyond. This book, which is aimed at Grades 2-3, provides activities and skill building exercises both to promote computational skill and to promote logical reasoning and mathematical thinking. When used as a successor to Math Games and Activities with Cards and Dice (K-1), a sound basic skills foundation is reinforced. These books are flexible. They may be used as supplementary for students who need additional help, and they provide excellent group activities for cooperative learning of mathematics. An element of competition is fostered by the game formats that utilize playing cards and dice as instructional devices. Most materials needed to use the Galaxy Series and this book in particular are contained in the materials presented. All record and score sheets are readily copied on any standard copy machine, and teachers are allowed to duplicate all such documents freely. Calculators may be used in some of the games and puzzles at the teacher s or parent s discretion. The authors and publisher hope that this book will help promote and extend mathematics learning for all students. For additional IPMG Publishing materials, consult the inside back cover of this book or our website.