Short description:

Students love math games and puzzles, but how much are they really learning from the experience? Too often, math games are thought of as just a fun activity or enrichment opportunity. Well Played shows you how to make games and puzzles an integral and engaging part of the math classroom.  

Long description:

Students love math games and puzzles, but how much are they really learning from the experience? Too often, math games are thought of as just a fun activity or enrichment opportunity. Well Played, Grades 3-5: Building Mathematical Thinking Through Number Games and Puzzles shows you how to make games and puzzles an integral and engaging part of the math classroom.  

Now in its second edition, Well Played, Grades 3?5 offers twenty-five engaging games and puzzles which have all been field-tested in diverse classrooms. Additionally the materials for each game and puzzle have been streamlined, making preparing for and managing game and puzzle play even easier.  Each game or puzzle contains: 

• Short explanations of the mathematical importance of each game or puzzle and how it supports student learning 


• Variations for each game or puzzle to address a range of learning levels  


• Classroom vignettes and tips that model how to introduce the featured game or puzzle 


• Exit card choices and student work examples that make real-time assessment a meaningful part of teaching with games and puzzles 

New full-sized appendices of all game boards, puzzles and other materials make preparing for play an easy task. A built-in study guide at the end of each chapter makes this book an ideal choice for book studies and collaborative teacher learning.   

Well Played, Grades 3-5 will help you tap the power of games and puzzles to engage students in sustained and productive mathematical thinking. 

?There are three types of activities all children should experience during math class: Routines, Contextual Problems, and Games. Games are one of the best ways to practice math concepts and Well Played is one of the BEST resources for those games.  I've had the first edition of this book for years and am excited for educators to get this updated version.?

?Christina Tondevold, The Recovering Traditionalist & Founder of Build Math Minds

"This book is filled with math games that promote both inclusion and differentiation. The games are easy to learn, allowing the focus to remain on the math itself. With multiple levels and adaptable rules, these games will keep kids engaged and eager to play again and again."

?Tara Trudo, All Learner's Network

?This book is very well organized, easy to understand and follow.  Any teacher would love the great concepts and strategies with student interaction and reflection.  This book addresses many important mathematics topics, focusing not only on procedural fluency, but conceptual understanding, as well. I can't wait to play these games with my students!?

?Tracy Cates, Special Education Teacher in Gail, Texas

"This book has helped guide my math instruction as a first-year teacher in a Title I school district. The games, strategies, and concepts covered in this book have helped even my most struggling students create a math toolkit that they can use independently. As somebody who is at the very beginning of my journey as an educator, this book has allowed me to continue my own education, while supporting my students at the same time."

? Kylie Willwerth, Fifth Grade Teacher in Saugus, Massachusetts

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction  2. Supporting Learning Through Games and Puzzles  3. Organizing for Success 4. Base Ten Numeration  5. Addition and Subtraction  6. Multiplication and Division  7. Mixed Operations  8. Fractions