All Things Being Equal

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In this game, learners strategize to win the most cards by building number equations. Learners practice operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to construct their equations. This activity guide contains sample questions to ask, literary connections, extensions, and alignment to local and national standards.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Number cards 1 to 10 with 4 of each number in the deck (a deck of playing cards can be used by removing the Jack, Queen, and King of each suit and using the Aces to represent 1)
  • Paper and pencil
  • Two cards with an equal sign on it and the flip side should have the words "is the same amount as" on it (use an index card or a sheet of paper)
  • Thirty-two “Operations Cards,” eight for each operation (+, -, x, ÷)
  • Counting pieces

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
    • Number and Operations
      • Operations
    • Reasoning and Proof

Informal Categories

  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston,

Funding Source:

  • ExxonMobil