Periodically I share resources that you may like to add to your library. This is one I purchased to use with one of our summer fundraisers.
Alter, Miryam. Middle School Math Games: Classroom-tested Math Activities.
North Bend, OR: The Critical Thinking Co., 2018.
From the book’s page on Amazon
Spark the interest of even the most indifferent math student! There are 15 games in the Grades 6-8 book. The games build number sense, operational fluency, problem-solving strategies and give teachers and parents an alternative method to assess student performance and understanding. The math concepts and skills covered in each game are listed under each game, so teachers can select the appropriate games for the curriculum they are teaching.
Most of the games require only pencil, paper, and a pair of dice or a spinner. Each game has been classroom-tested numerous times and comes with clear, concise instructions and all reproducible master sheets necessary for playing. Instructions include a simple way to play a less challenging variation of the game or a more challenging variation. Instructions also include questions for further discovery, as well as, technology tips and teacher-management tips.
These games are also very helpful assessment tools since students love the games and are not reluctant to ask for help, because it improves their chances of winning the game. It is also common to hear students discuss and share their strategies with their peers. A study of the latest educational research has corroborated that there are a myriad of ways that games help children become proficient math learners.
My Review
Middle School Math Games was purchased as a resource for our Math Mania library fundraiser this past summer. The book contains a lot of helpful information to use in creating the games and sharing them with students. The materials list for each game lets teachers know exactly what they need. The activity sheets come with permission to copy for individual classroom use. I will most likely use this resource for years to come.
Middle School Math Games: Classroom-Tested Math Activities (Grades 6-8)
