Math Curious Blog
Discover articles, tutorials, and explorations of mathematical concepts for curious minds.
The Secret Number
The secret number is a two-player (or two groups) game that could also be played by teachers and students in their online meetings as a fun game. The teacher will be player one and the students will be the player two. Each of the players has a table in front …
Crazy Bingo
Ok, let’s play some Crazy Bingo. We named it that because when we play it everyone kind of goes crazy with excitement. This is a simple game that can be adjusted for lower and higher grades. Ages 5 and up For this game, you need A dice 6,10 or 12 …
Build your own Dice!
Lately, we have been sharing a lot of free print to play games to practice different math skills. Most of them require dice, some of them 10 or 12 face ones. I realize that many of you might not have the dice, especially the 10 and 12 side ones. You …
Block it! Addition!
Ages 5+ 2 to 6 players. We have already shared Block it! as a game to practice multiplication facts. Today we will explain and share ( free print to play) the same game changed to practice addition. Material 2 Dice color pencils (different color for each player) For this game, …
Magic Square
Puzzle 4 Logic
Racing Wheels
Ages 6 and up Racing Wheels is a multiplayer, competitive card game that students can play to practice: addition to 20, mental math skip count by 2, 3 and 5 Less than and greater than Playing Racing Wheels helps children (and adults) improve their mental math skills, sharpen their observing …
Factorial!
In how many different orders can the 3 Binions sit in their spaceship? If the blue Binion sits in the first seat then there are two ways for the three Binions to sit. If the purple Binion sits on the first seat there are two ways for the three Binions …
PUZZLES
Puzzles sharpen our brains and teach us perseverance. They enhance our problem-solving skills as we are challenged to think and create strategies. Try these puzzles with your children or students. Please share your answers and your favorite puzzles with us. Solution Some solutions 1x (2+3) x 4 x 5 – …