Math games are an essential piece to the Math Workshop. Not only are the games fun and enjoyable for everyone, the students are using problem solving and critical thinking skills, too. Our first math unit is titled, "Combining and Comparing". Throughout this unit, students will be exploring addition and subtraction strategies. During the first week of school, students were introduced to a game called "Close to 100". Students are to combine two sets of two-digit numbers. The goal is to combine numbers that equal as close to 100 as possible. Then, students will calculate the "difference" from their total and the number 100. This "difference" will become their score. Right now, we are sharing addition equations that total 100 and discussing strategies that allow us to get the smallest "difference" possible. I will be sending the rules and numeral cards home with your child for homework this week. This will be your chance, as a parent, to show what YOU know. Have fun and think strategically! If you click on the link below, it will give you a sneak peak of the game, "Close to 100". You may even print it out! :)
Close to 100
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